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Accepting a New Job? Be Sure to “Date” Before You Get Married!

Bonnie Low Kramen

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | October 2022. Recruiters make an average of 25% of an Assistant’s annual salary as a commission. On a $100K base salary, that means $25,000, which is paid after an Assistant is on the job for 90 days. The employer pays for housing and a fair salary in order to have a try-out.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

Career organization is essential for any administrative professional who wants to have a long-lasting, successful career. I receive a lot of emails from admins who’ve lost their jobs unexpectedly. This most crucial part of your business cards is your contact information, such as your name, phone number, and email.

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A True Partnership: Olympia Dukakis and Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for Executive Support Magazine | August 2021. This includes salary but also having the contents of a hotel mini-bar removed and some of the excess furniture too. This article first appeared in Executive Support Magazine, a global training publication and a must-read for any administrative professional.

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Highlights from a Talk With the CEO of SHRM: What HR Really Thinks About EAs

Bonnie Low Kramen

By Bonnie Low-Kramen for the February, 2021 issue of Executive Support Magazine. On the other hand, I hear from assistants that job descriptions are obsolete, salary bands are slow to move, and job titles do not reflect the level of responsibility for the role. Taylor Jr. & & COS Emily M. It was time for a 1:1 talk with HR.

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“EAs Need Better Press.” Agreed. Solving the EA PR Problem Once and For All

Bonnie Low Kramen

Do the research on your salary. Given a choice, advocate for salary versus hourly compensation. Be present in your manager’s email signature. This sends a powerful message to the recipients of your executive’s emails. Keep their emails telling you how amazing you are and thanking you for your hard work.

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Writing Meaningful Performance Goals

All Things Admin

” For many administrative professionals, this is the single hardest moment of your annual performance review. They may have a direct impact on your salary and bonuses. Goal Setting Examples for Administrative Professionals. “What are your goals for the upcoming year?”

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You’ve Got Their Back. Who’s Got Yours? By Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

February 2022 for Executive Support Magazine. Given the salary difference between leaders and assistants, it is not reasonable to expect an assistant to work at that same intensity (although we know plenty who do). Olympia Dukakis & Bonnie Low-Kramen on set in Sydney. Take me to the hospital.”

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