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Executive Assistant Reviews
What is it like working as an Executive Assistant?
January 2014
Executive Assistant - Positives And Negatives.
Executive Assistant:
Pros: Travel Management, Administration, Fixing Appointments, Vendor Management.
Cons: You leave work when the boss leaves work. This can sometimes get irritating. But the main guide that I can give for a profile like this is patience.
January 2014
Being a great assistant means following up on everything.
Executive Assistant:
Details matter, take notes, use tasks, always follow up.
December 2013
Do What You Do
Executive Assistant:
Pros: This job is perfect for growth. I am given a lot of responsibility and leeway. I have the opportunity to research new things and the experience is invaluable.
Cons: The job can be very boring, and the office isn't great. But it's great to have a job, and everyone has to start at the bottom.
December 2013
Need to Become a Quick Learner and Practical.
Executive Assistant:
Pros: The people. They are friendly and provide me with support.
Cons: I feel very under estimated and I am paid less then everyone else.
December 2013
Follow Your Own Gut Feeling.
Executive Assistant:
Do not listen to what your parents think you should do or where you should attend school. Go with your heart. Follow your dream. Do what YOU think is best for you. You will succeed by following what you desire the most.
December 2013
Executive Assistant:
Pros: Handling the appointments of the higher ups, their travel arrangements, attending their calls thereby saving their time.
Cons: You work late if the bosses work late.
December 2013
Potential Level of Responsibility.
Executive Assistant:
Ensure you are very aware of all responsibilities of this position. There can be many add-ons to this position. Ensure you are compensated for the work you are doing.
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