Karen Vivarelli

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

What is a Virtual Assistant? And how to explain it to family and friends Did you know that Virtual Assistants aka ‘VAs’ for short, have been around for over 15 years now? And if you’re just hearing about virtual assistants for the first time, then you’ve come to the right place to learn all about them. Yup, that’s right!

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Andrea Kalli

JULY 2, 2010

By AndreaKalli The Birth of Podcast Production Since this is my first guest blog post for VirtualAssist.net, I guess I should introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my company. The answer to the above question is very often, “yes&#. One of them…you guessed it, Podcast Production. I hope you will check it out.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 1, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets If you are a new hire, take the time to learn and ask questions.

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Who's the Real Boss?

JANUARY 10, 2019

When a hiring manager is looking for an EA to recruit in the $80k bracket, for example, and they are presented with applications of EAs with up to 15 years’ experience, they unfortunately seem to end up in the shredding pile for being over experienced, and dare I say it, too expensive. But sadly that’s not always the case.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 27, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© Thanks for a great article.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

MAY 10, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets So much is expected of executives these days.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Some people hire a personal assistant to do everything for them.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Your blog is fabulous! What questions should I ask an interviewer when applying for an Executive Assistant position? I do come prepared with questions. However, sometimes during an interview, the interviewer answers all of my questions during the conversation without me even asking. "I'm an avid reader.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

OCTOBER 4, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Hire smart! You should never be afraid to ask questions.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 22, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Thank you so much and I intend to come back to your blog often.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets What Makes Virtual Administrative Assistants Work?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 8, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets We are more appropriately called administrative assistants.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

This week’s question also comes from an international/non USA reader! Hi there, I just stumbled upon your blog today and am glad that I've done so! I plan on spending some time going through your blog but was wondering if I could get your input. Dear Anonymous, I am so happy you like my blog and wrote in a question.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

I've been reading your blog for a couple of years and I find it to be incredibly entertaining and insightful. I have a quick question that hopefully you can answer quickly, and doesn't need to be on your blog -- unless you feel someone else may benefit. And your blog!” I am so glad you enjoy my blog!

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 17, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Here are the top qualities that an assistant must have: Be organized.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 23, 2012

“I am an executive assistant. They claim that I haven't internalized the "assistant mindset" yet. Dear PC, Thank you for your question. I’m not sure how new of a reader you are to my blog, but some of my other posts and the new site I write at should be able to help you. Any ideas on how to best approach this?

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Laughing all the Way to Work

APRIL 10, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.© Makes my life simpler.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

DECEMBER 12, 2008

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets One of the things they stressed was to hire well.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too! My goal for this blog is to give good tips and ideas and occasionally put a smile on your face as you start your day!Lets Lets enjoy our day together.©

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 15, 2013

I see more and more people following my blog or Twitter each week! Below is a question I received that may be helpful to you too! A Hi Allie, Great question! Here are 10 things to consider as you conduct your job hunt. If they hire someone within the company, it may only take a month or less.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not. Here are my 10 tips on setting yourself up for a great job search, whether for the very first time or not. They had asked an outside company to look for an assistant. So I figured, now would be a good time for part 2.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 6, 2013

As executive assistants we are expected to be helpful, accommodating, and abiding, while also being forward-thinking, 10 steps ahead, and sensitive to others' needs, emotions, and whims. With life and work, the greatest question always seems to be, where do you draw the line?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 16, 2010

“I came across your blog while surfing the net for information on high-level executive assistants. I found your blog very helpful. I have some experience as an executive assistant for mid-management, but I am starting to apply for jobs that support high level executives, such as CEO, Chief Counsel & managing partners.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MAY 26, 2014

“Hi there, I've been a Personal Assistant for a C-level executive for 2 years now (where I received some great advice from you before I started, thank you!) I also handle his executive calendar and work in the office with him. It’s so great to hear from you again and with a new question! I love hearing from readers!

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JANUARY 8, 2013

“Hello – I feel like I found my life vest now that I found your blog. The mother company, overseas, does, but I am one of only two EA’s hired in the US and so we are sort of pioneers and developing the roles as we go along each day. I’m going to keep reading your blog regularly. Do you use a Blackberry or an iPhone?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

APRIL 4, 2014

Today’s question comes from a new reader! “Hi. Came across your blog while doing some research for a position I'm interviewing with on Monday. Sort of a personal question to ask a complete stranger I suppose, but I'm sure it's more common than not. I am eager to answer your questions. of the EAs don’t have.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Here are 10 random tips I’ve culled over the years on how to be a better assistant. This usually happens with other assistants or high level executives. The point is also to establish yourself as a career professional if you’re an executive assistant. This is part 3.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The point of the email is to check in with that person - ask how they are and ASK SPECIFIC QUESTIONS. The list can go on. Ask by name how their spouse, kids, pets, certain hobby, or anything personal about them is doing/coming along. Remind them about the last time you saw them or communicated with them. That’s okay. That’s great too.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JULY 8, 2016

Hi New and Returning Readers, As you know I always wish I was blogging constantly, but it takes a lot of inspiration and something meaningful to impart for me to blog. This is partly because I’ve been writing this blog for so long. So, no question is dumb and I love all questions! Which brings me to today’s post.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Aside from this blog, I also write over at jobstr.com under Hollywood Executive Assistant. These are the two latest questions I answered. Large companies have depts dedicated solely to event planning and they only hire vendors for red carpet, lighting, catering, and furniture. Happy reading! Any suggestions?

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 22, 2020

I f you’ve been a long time reader of my blog, you know that I believe personal and professional development are closely related. I could see all the skills I used repeatedly, all the circumstances I was hired and why, that I had repeat clients, and I was able to brand myself better. I get it though, the waiting is hard.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

DECEMBER 18, 2013

“I love your blog and really appreciate your insights and advice. I had a question for you and wondered what your opinion would be. Thanks again for all your informative blogs!!! Best, MD” Dear MD, Thank you being a reader and asking such a great question! I recently found myself out of work and started my search.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Ask questions, share your own wisdom, and let’s make this a conversation for the ages! Inspired by Liz Strauss of Successful and Outstanding Blog , we’ll model this conversation after Liz’s successful “open mic&# approach. Where to start? Here are some ideas to get us going: 1.

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Men With Pens

JULY 7, 2010

Businesses hire freelance talent to absorb ebbs and flows in activity or to fill talent gaps that are essential but not required every day. For example, hiring a creative consultant can bring fresh ideas and the alternative perspective you need to get your business from good to great. And as a freelancer myself, I approve! 4) Be loyal.

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Virtual Moxie

JUNE 15, 2010

Virtual Moxie - The Cure For The Common Virtual Assistance Practice I Want Moxie! I have several amazing subcontractors as team members, yet, when I needed someone to come into my office to work on a more 'employee' basis, I hired an actual employee and she's been on my payroll for 3+ years.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 11, 2014

We have a new reader with a question today! I'm so glad I found your blog. Prior to this role, I supported 4 Executives at a Security company for 8 years and loved it but they relocated the division to another city so that's how I ended up where I am currently. We are in an executive wing which is just my boss and I.

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Recruit CRM

DECEMBER 2, 2021

There are a lot of companies that post open roles they are hiring for on these job posting websites. It could either mean they are aggressively hiring or failing to hire for their open roles. Utilise Social Media Over 80% of companies are using social media to hire new candidates. Keep an eye out.

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