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What is it like working as an Executive Assistant?
November 2013
Varied skills required
Executive Assistant:
This is a position that you constantly put another hat on while doing another task, the ability to multi-task, see the big picture, pick up the slack, but still leave the staff do knuckle down and do there work when they need to. To be able to see the other's point of view, but still be firm with the bottom line. To be welcoming, but not a push-over.
To be able to understand computer changes, data uploads, new terminology. To be always willing to learn or be left behind. To know when to speak up and put your ideas forward and when to sit back and listen to the big ones make up their minds. Travel is a perk, relationships are a perk.
November 2013
The good and bad of it all
Executive Assistant:
Pros: Helping out, solving issues, booking calendars, investigating, gathering information, meeting clients, phone conversations with clients, preparing files, word, creating documents, administrating, flexibility.
Cons: Insurance summaries, Excel, deadlines, underwriting, stress.
November 2013
Never trust your job description
Executive Assistant:
Get your job description in writing
October 2013
Executive Assistant:
Be prepared to be constantly on top of your bosses schedule
October 2013
Long Hours
Executive Assistant:
Make sure you are not taken advantage of with regard to overtime.
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