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Sunshine2011

Requesting Availability

Hello Ladies, I've encountered a few emails from other assistants where their request for availability is written in such a manner that comes...

Bhargavsharma

Updated 1 day ago

To be the best... - 35 Replies

Hey Hi I recently got an opportunity as an executive assistance role in one of the MNC company . Now my question to all of you is will EA role...

Sandee

Updated 2 days ago

Executive Assistants Who are Incentive Bonus Eligible - 1 Reply

Wendy, I worked for a company for 5.5 years and started about with a 10% bonus half based on my personal MBO's for the year and the other half on the...

Angela in Charlotte, North Carolina

Updated 27 days ago

Salary or Hourly? - 33 Replies

Hello all - I've been an EA for at least 20 years. My current employer, whom I have worked for for almost 10 years, hired me as salaried, exempt...

Clay in Calgary, Alberta

Updated 1 month ago

Finding an Executive Assistant Position in today's tough job market - 46 Replies

Hello! My job as an Executive Assistant is being eliminated March 31. I've been looking for a similary position for the last three months. I have...

HR Consultant in Bismarck, North Dakota

Updated 2 months ago

Assistant to CEO - 30 Replies

Hi all: I need advices or people who can share their experiences on how to handle a 1st day at work, specifically as an assistant to a C-class...

Celeste in Orizaba, Mexico

Updated 2 months ago

Executive Assistant Salary Range - 98 Replies

What are the tasks for Executive assistants and what is the current salary range? Does the job that I did for 9+ years have a new job title, i.e.,...

Beth in Astoria, New York

Updated 2 months ago

Preparing for an interview, I have no exec. assistant experience - 32 Replies

I am a college grad, with experience in both sales and customer service. I recently applied to an executive assistant position, and they want me to...

transplatedagainthankstolayoffs in Kansas City, Missouri

Updated 4 months ago

Fed Up! - 3 Replies

To all employers posting open positions: 1. When you contact a candidate by telephone and do not like what the answers you receive, do not tell...

CLed in Mooresville, North Carolina

Updated 5 months ago

30/60/90 Day Plan - Executive Assistant - 2 Replies

I am in need of a 3/60/90 day plan. I have never done one before and want to stand out from the other candidates. Can anyone help?

GirlyGirl in Bohemia, New York

Updated 6 months ago

Fortune 100 Company, make $40K - 4 Replies

I am an executive assistant for a Fortune 100 Company. I have worked here for three and a half years. This is my first job out of college. I am...

Deb in Arvada, Colorado

Updated 7 months ago

Job Satisfaction - 16 Replies

It amazes me how divisive many people are, delighting in creating conflict and confusion. Although the company stresses teamwork, I observe the exact...

Anthony McClellon in Chicago, Illinois

New to being an EA

Greetings all, I am a fairly new EA, having held my current position as EA to the CEO at a non-profit for a year now. Our office hours are 9-5,...

kachhadiyaharshad in Rajkot, India

Updated 8 months ago

Company bought out - I still have my job, but new boss... - 4 Replies

The company I work for was bought out by a different company. I am currently EA for the president of the company - and when the new president comes...

titijoanne in Juncos, Puerto Rico

Updated 12 months ago

Do You Use A Blackberry as an EA? - 8 Replies

Many job postings require that the Executive Assistant be proficient using a Blackberry. Do EA's take it home so you are "on call" for urgent...

Future Hope in Narragansett, Rhode Island

Thoughts about seeking employment

I strongly encourage a candiate condsiering a BS in Paralegal Sudies to do their homework first, if want a successful carrer! Be smart and ask...

coldquartz583 in Sanford, North Carolina

Updated 14 months ago

Where am I going wrong? - 29 Replies

I am an administrative professional having a difficult time finding a job after my last employer of 14 years closed down due to an acquisition. With...

Mss1 in Massachusetts

2nd Round Interview

Hi All, I am preparing for 2nd round interviews (assuming I'm called back for a 2nd..) In anycase, I am in need of 30/60/90 day action plan...

Lisa Waggoner in Murphy, North Carolina

Updated 15 months ago

Software testing for EA position? - 3 Replies

I have a second interview this week for an EA position, and I was told to prepare for testing in Word, Excel and Publisher (2003 versions - I've been...

Joni Walker in Irvine, California

Corporate Politics - Struggle Between Managers

Hello, I have an issue with a support struggle in our office, so need some feedback from anyone to help me out. This is it: I started out in a...

Joni Walker in Irvine, California

Updated 15 months ago

How Many Executives Does and Admin Support - 4 Replies

I've just interviewed for Executive Assistant position where I would be supporting two executives and helping around in the office. With my last...

Cobi in Mount Vernon, New York

Updated 18 months ago

Challenges Senior/Mature/Older EAs are Experiencing - 1 Reply

Hi there, I spoke to a few EAs older than 45yrs old with 20 + years of experience and some of them expressed some challenges they're facing in...

cheree in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 19 months ago

Degrees - 4 Replies

I have an MBA,MPM working on a DBA and I am a Customer Service Rep. What is wrong with this picture?

Maria in Canoga Park, California

executive assistant with an MBA?

I am a recent MBA graduate and I am hoping to get a job as an executive assistant. I have been an administrative assistant for over 6 years. Will my...

AGLo in Toronto, Ontario

Updated 20 months ago

First Day Objectives - 1 Reply

Working on an opportunity to become an executive assistant requires, at the request of the recruiting manager, me to write a statement which details...

AGLo in Toronto, Ontario

Updated 20 months ago

Potential EA, interview next week - 1 Reply

Hey guys, I am interviewing for a position as an EA next Tuesday, i have a Bsc in Management and i've worked as an administrative assitant for a...

Laure Ponnu in Mauritius

Knowledged-Based test

Hi, I have got an exam for the post of Executive Assistant and would like to know what to prepare for it - any advice/resources/guidance. Thanks, ...

Rooskie in Dublin, Ohio

Updated 21 months ago

Does your title matter to you? - 1 Reply

Does anyone understand the importance of titles? My last two jobs (including my present) are as an Executive Assistant (EA). Due to the economy, my...

Diamonds07407 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey

Updated 22 months ago

Interview Questions - 4 Replies

What are the top 5 questions you are asked when interviewing with a CEO. I am supporting an SVP right now and have an interview with a CEO and a COO...

Nazlee Moustapha in Mc Lean, Virginia

Updated 23 months ago

Being an Executive Assistant at Private Equity Firms - 1 Reply

I've just responded to an ad for an EA at a Private Equity firm. Has anyone worked for one? What was it like? What did you like about it? What did...

kristin226 in New Rochelle, New York

Updated 23 months ago

Managing my boss - 11 Replies

my boss gave me a week to but and read a few books and come up with 20 items on how I can make him a better CEO using my executive asst. skills !! ...

Ali Jenkins in Los angeles, California

Spreadsheet

Looking for an effective spreadsheet, a sort of "to do" list that I can use to list high to low priorities, calls to make, and projects to develop....

Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida

Updated 27 months ago

Legal Secretary Workers' Compensation Defense - 1 Reply

Hello, my name is Deborah, I have been a legal secretary workers' compensation defense for 19 years. I am looking for that firm that is looking...

robert in Anchorage, Alaska

Updated 27 months ago

Searching for Administrative Assistant Job - 3 Replies

A single mother of 4 grown children, and 1 grandson a total of 6 in the family is getting to where I need to find a job, and am getting really...

08-14-2009 in Round Rock, Texas

Updated 30 months ago

An Excellent Web Resource for EA Information! - 4 Replies

Hi everyone, I'm an EA and I love it! I'm also passionate about learning how to do my job better (and enjoy it even more)so I recently started a blog...

08-14-2009 in Round Rock, Texas

Updated 30 months ago

What do you think of messy desks? - 10 Replies

Hi I visit so many offices when I get the time but what I find there is quite disappointing. You find an executive surrounded by lots and lots of...

Sharon in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 30 months ago

Female CEOs - 1 Reply

I've been an EA for about 15 years and for the last 8 have been the EA for the President/CEO of a nonprofit foundation. Since my company is closing,...

Brooke in Shreveport, Louisiana

Updated 30 months ago

Starting out... - 4 Replies

How did you get your start doing executive assistant work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a...

E. T. Christian in Parkville, Maryland

Updated 30 months ago

Show me the money... - 24 Replies

What are typical executive assistant salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this...

nancy in Thornhill, Ontario

Want to find a job in the USA

Hi Everyone: I live in Canada and want to move to the USA and find a job as an EA. I have 15 years experience. I am hoping to find somewhere warm....

Stephanie23 in Middletown, New York

Updated 35 months ago

Interview Preparation - 6 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming executive assistant interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and...

annette in New Delhi, India

wanting to relocate to USA from India

hey! I lived in New York for 12 years and now have been in India for the past several years. i plan to go back now to NY as soon as I have a job in...

Dee in San Diego, California

Finding a job with decent compensation with an ethical organization

I have over 25 years experience encompassing executive assistant, office mgmt and regional sales administration. I have produced and published a...

E. Tracy Christian in Hunt Valley, Maryland

Family Office

What is it like to work in this environment?

execassist777 in Washingtonville, New York

Updated 36 months ago

High-Level Executive Assistant Training - 1 Reply

If anyone is having difficulty getting over a low salary hump, please contact me. My company, High T.E.A., LLC, (Top Executive Assistant) is a...

Tatyana in Pompano Beach, Florida

Updated 37 months ago

Essential PC applications EA needs to know - 3 Replies

What are the essential PC applications an EA must know besides Word, Excel, Power Point? Thanks!

Steve in Joliet, Illinois

Updated 38 months ago

Executive Assistant for Market Research - 3 Replies

Hi im going to an interview tommorow, and it will be my first job after graduating with my B.A. Im nervous and want to know what questions they may...

Anna in Delray Beach, Florida

Intel's Administrative Assistant

Hello, I am a recent college graduate with a Bachelors? Degree in International Business. I also have three years experience in Accounting and...

Nicole in Poughkeepsie, New York

Updated 41 months ago

Getting ahead... - 2 Replies

What is the best training for becoming a hirable executive assistant? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an...

kiana in San Jose, California

Updated 43 months ago

Resume Question - 6 Replies

On some of my jobs, I have worked at well know high tech companies. The only problem is they are temp jobs that were for 1 year. My question is...

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