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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 7, 2012
Now's a great time to set a foundation and train your executive (if they are willing and learn to trust you) so a precedent can be set. Here are some things to work on for projects and what to figure out when learning to work with a new C-Level Executive during your first year. If you are out sick, a temp will have to sub for you.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 10, 2012
One of the most surprising things for me was to learn that not all companies will give you an expense account or a company credit card. It was for catered food at a place that did not take payments over the phone with a credit card. There are numerous examples of people stealing from companies or doing illegal things.
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Who's the Real Boss?
AUGUST 31, 2020
That needs to come from you and from your understanding of the business (which you should always be learning). This really is the only way you’ll learn. And, if you want to learn the art of Board minutes (which every EA should), get googling! No one can tell you that.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
JULY 8, 2016
Other jobs, because they were temp to full time, I didn’t even have the benefits of paid vacation time or paid sick days for almost a year. It always perplexes me when small companies do not hire a temp or have in mind another staff person to fill in for the admin or EA to go on a vacation or call in sick.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
APRIL 4, 2013
You 'll learn my most cringe worthy moment, tips, and a little about me as a person. Tell us your story on how you went from temping in LA to being the EA of high-profile CEOs. I found every single one of my jobs through a temping agency or by referral. I opened the phone book and signed up with every single one in town.
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