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Assistants Tell All Updated 1 day ago |
Preparing for an interview, I have no exec. assistant experience - 34 RepliesFeel free to visit our web site - we feature the behind the scenes strategies of assistants, for assistants. |
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neena Updated 10 days ago |
Where am I going wrong? - 30 RepliesHi There, Welcome to the club of ONTARIO EA's without jobs. I am out ofjob for past 5 months and my insurance is going to finish in NOV 2012. I am... |
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Guest in Redwood City, California Updated 18 days ago |
High-Level Executive Assistant Training - 3 RepliesIf 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... |
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nikki9door in Airdrie, Alberta Updated 27 days ago |
To be the best... - 41 RepliesWhat are the top 3 traits or skills every executive assistant must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your executive... |
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Mazda in Chicago, Illinois Updated 2 months ago |
Fortune 100 Company, make $40K - 5 RepliesI 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... |
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Darlene510 in Trenton, New Jersey Updated 2 months ago |
Executive Assistants Who are Incentive Bonus Eligible - 2 RepliesI work for a very large company with numerous salary grade levels. There are some levels that qualify for incentive bonus and some that do not.... |
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CS in Jersey City, New Jersey Updated 2 months ago |
How Many Executives Does and Admin Support - 6 RepliesI've just interviewed for Executive Assistant position where I would be supporting two executives and helping around in the office. With my last... |
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Sunshine2011 in Dublin, California |
Requesting AvailabilityHello Ladies, I've encountered a few emails from other assistants where their request for availability is written in such a manner that comes... |
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Angela in Charlotte, North Carolina Updated 4 months ago |
Salary or Hourly? - 33 RepliesHello 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... |
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Clay in Calgary, Alberta Updated 5 months ago |
Finding an Executive Assistant Position in today's tough job market - 46 RepliesHello! 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... |
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HR Consultant in Bismarck, North Dakota Updated 5 months ago |
Assistant to CEO - 30 RepliesHi 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... |
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Celeste in Orizaba, Mexico Updated 6 months ago |
Executive Assistant Salary Range - 98 RepliesWhat 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.,... |
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transplatedagainthankstolayoffs in Kansas City, Missouri Updated 8 months ago |
Fed Up! - 3 RepliesTo 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... |
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CLed in Mooresville, North Carolina Updated 9 months ago |
30/60/90 Day Plan - Executive Assistant - 2 RepliesI 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? |
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Deb in Arvada, Colorado Updated 11 months ago |
Job Satisfaction - 16 RepliesIt amazes me how divisive many people are, delighting in creating conflict and confusion. Although the company stresses teamwork, I observe the exact... |
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Anthony McClellon in Chicago, Illinois |
New to being an EAGreetings 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,... |
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kachhadiyaharshad in Rajkot, India Updated 11 months ago |
Company bought out - I still have my job, but new boss... - 4 RepliesThe 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... |
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titijoanne in Juncos, Puerto Rico Updated 16 months ago |
Do You Use A Blackberry as an EA? - 8 RepliesMany 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... |
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Future Hope in Narragansett, Rhode Island |
Thoughts about seeking employmentI strongly encourage a candiate condsiering a BS in Paralegal Sudies to do their homework first, if want a successful carrer! Be smart and ask... |
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Mss1 in Massachusetts |
2nd Round InterviewHi 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... |
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Lisa Waggoner in Murphy, North Carolina Updated 18 months ago |
Software testing for EA position? - 3 RepliesI 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... |
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Joni Walker in Irvine, California |
Corporate Politics - Struggle Between ManagersHello, 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... |
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Cobi in Mount Vernon, New York Updated 22 months ago |
Challenges Senior/Mature/Older EAs are Experiencing - 1 ReplyHi 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... |
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cheree in Chicago, Illinois Updated 22 months ago |
Degrees - 4 RepliesI have an MBA,MPM working on a DBA and I am a Customer Service Rep. What is wrong with this picture? |
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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... |
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AGLo in Toronto, Ontario Updated 23 months ago |
First Day Objectives - 1 ReplyWorking on an opportunity to become an executive assistant requires, at the request of the recruiting manager, me to write a statement which details... |
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AGLo in Toronto, Ontario Updated 23 months ago |
Potential EA, interview next week - 1 ReplyHey 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... |
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Laure Ponnu in Mauritius |
Knowledged-Based testHi, 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, ... |
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Rooskie in Dublin, Ohio Updated 25 months ago |
Does your title matter to you? - 1 ReplyDoes anyone understand the importance of titles? My last two jobs (including my present) are as an Executive Assistant (EA). Due to the economy, my... |
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Diamonds07407 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey Updated 26 months ago |
Interview Questions - 4 RepliesWhat 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... |
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Nazlee Moustapha in Mc Lean, Virginia Updated 27 months ago |
Being an Executive Assistant at Private Equity Firms - 1 ReplyI'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... |
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kristin226 in New Rochelle, New York Updated 27 months ago |
Managing my boss - 11 Repliesmy 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 !! ... |
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Ali Jenkins in Los angeles, California |
SpreadsheetLooking 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.... |
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Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida Updated 30 months ago |
Legal Secretary Workers' Compensation Defense - 1 ReplyHello, 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... |
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robert in Anchorage, Alaska Updated 31 months ago |
Searching for Administrative Assistant Job - 3 RepliesA 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... |
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08-14-2009 in Round Rock, Texas Updated 33 months ago |
An Excellent Web Resource for EA Information! - 4 RepliesHi 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... |
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08-14-2009 in Round Rock, Texas Updated 33 months ago |
What do you think of messy desks? - 10 RepliesHi 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... |
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Sharon in Washington, District of Columbia Updated 33 months ago |
Female CEOs - 1 ReplyI'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,... |
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Brooke in Shreveport, Louisiana Updated 33 months ago |
Starting out... - 4 RepliesHow 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... |
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E. T. Christian in Parkville, Maryland Updated 34 months ago |
Show me the money... - 24 RepliesWhat 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... |
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nancy in Thornhill, Ontario |
Want to find a job in the USAHi 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.... |
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Stephanie23 in Middletown, New York Updated 39 months ago |
Interview Preparation - 6 RepliesDo you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming executive assistant interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and... |
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annette in New Delhi, India |
wanting to relocate to USA from Indiahey! 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... |
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Dee in San Diego, California |
Finding a job with decent compensation with an ethical organizationI have over 25 years experience encompassing executive assistant, office mgmt and regional sales administration. I have produced and published a... |
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E. Tracy Christian in Hunt Valley, Maryland |
Family OfficeWhat is it like to work in this environment? |
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Tatyana in Pompano Beach, Florida Updated 40 months ago |
Essential PC applications EA needs to know - 3 RepliesWhat are the essential PC applications an EA must know besides Word, Excel, Power Point? Thanks! |
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Steve in Joliet, Illinois Updated 41 months ago |
Executive Assistant for Market Research - 3 RepliesHi 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... |
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Anna in Delray Beach, Florida |
Intel's Administrative AssistantHello, I am a recent college graduate with a Bachelors? Degree in International Business. I also have three years experience in Accounting and... |
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Nicole in Poughkeepsie, New York Updated 45 months ago |
Getting ahead... - 2 RepliesWhat is the best training for becoming a hirable executive assistant? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an... |
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kiana in San Jose, California Updated 47 months ago |
Resume Question - 6 RepliesOn 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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