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- Indeed Host

Updated 2 days ago

Searching for Administrative Assistant Job - 1 Reply

Hello Virginia, You will have the most success finding the job you want by using our search engine. Just type in job title, company, or keyword...

Nancy in San Francisco, California

Updated 11 days ago

Where am I going wrong? - 21 Replies

I am an administrative professional having a difficult time finding a job after my last employer of 14 years closed down due to an acquisition. With...

Sharon in Columbia, Maryland

Updated 18 days ago

Finding an Executive Assistant Position in today's tough job market - 18 Replies

Hello! My job as an Executive Assistant is being eliminated March 31. I've been looking for a similary position for the last three months. I have...

08-14-2009 in Round Rock, Texas

Updated 23 days ago

Managing my boss - 8 Replies

my boss gave me a week to but and read a few books and come up with 20 items on how I can make him a better CEO using my executive asst. skills !! ...

Soli in Ethiopia

Updated 1 month ago

To be the best... - 20 Replies

What are the top 3 traits or skills every executive assistant must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your executive...

Anna Tran in Englewood, Colorado

Updated 1 month ago

Interview Questions - 2 Replies

What are the top 5 questions you are asked when interviewing with a CEO. I am supporting an SVP right now and have an interview with a CEO and a COO...

UberExecAsst in Denver, Colorado

Updated 1 month ago

Assistant to CEO - 23 Replies

Hi all: I need advices or people who can share their experiences on how to handle a 1st day at work, specifically as an assistant to a C-class...

C-level executive assistant in Castro Valley, California

Updated 1 month ago

Preparing for an interview, I have no exec. assistant experience - 32 Replies

I am a college grad, with experience in both sales and customer service. I recently applied to an executive assistant position, and they want me to...

AJ in New York, New York

Updated 2 months ago

Executive Assistant Salary Range - 51 Replies

What are the tasks for Executive assistants and what is the current salary range? Does the job that I did for 9+ years have a new job title, i.e.,...

08-14-2009 in Round Rock, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

An Excellent Web Resource for EA Information! - 5 Replies

Hi everyone, I'm an EA and I love it! I'm also passionate about learning how to do my job better (and enjoy it even more)so I recently started a blog...

08-14-2009 in Round Rock, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

What do you think of messy desks? - 10 Replies

Hi I visit so many offices when I get the time but what I find there is quite disappointing. You find an executive surrounded by lots and lots of...

08-14-2009 in Round Rock, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

Do You Use A Blackberry as an EA? - 3 Replies

Many job postings require that the Executive Assistant be proficient using a Blackberry. Do EA's take it home so you are "on call" for urgent...

Sharon in Washington, District of Columbia

Updated 2 months ago

Female CEOs - 1 Reply

I've been an EA for about 15 years and for the last 8 have been the EA for the President/CEO of a nonprofit foundation. Since my company is closing,...

Brooke in Shreveport, Louisiana

Updated 2 months ago

Starting out... - 4 Replies

How did you get your start doing executive assistant work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a...

E. T. Christian in Parkville, Maryland

Updated 2 months ago

Show me the money... - 24 Replies

What are typical executive assistant salaries? Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this...

Jo Ann in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 3 months ago

How Many Executives Does and Admin Support - 3 Replies

I've just interviewed for Executive Assistant position where I would be supporting two executives and helping around in the office. With my last...

Sassy in Irvington, New Jersey

Updated 5 months ago

Salary or Hourly? - 15 Replies

Hello all - I've been an EA for at least 20 years. My current employer, whom I have worked for for almost 10 years, hired me as salaried, exempt...

nancy in Thornhill, Ontario

Want to find a job in the USA

Hi Everyone: I live in Canada and want to move to the USA and find a job as an EA. I have 15 years experience. I am hoping to find somewhere warm....

Stephanie23 in Middletown, New York

Updated 7 months ago

Interview Preparation - 6 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming executive assistant interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and...

annette in New Delhi, India

wanting to relocate to USA from India

hey! I lived in New York for 12 years and now have been in India for the past several years. i plan to go back now to NY as soon as I have a job in...

Dee in San Diego, California

Finding a job with decent compensation with an ethical organization

I have over 25 years experience encompassing executive assistant, office mgmt and regional sales administration. I have produced and published a...

E. Tracy Christian in Hunt Valley, Maryland

Family Office

What is it like to work in this environment?

Evelynh in Australia

Updated 9 months ago

Company bought out - I still have my job, but new boss... - 2 Replies

The company I work for was bought out by a different company. I am currently EA for the president of the company - and when the new president comes...

execassist777 in Washingtonville, New York

Updated 9 months ago

High-Level Executive Assistant Training - 1 Reply

If anyone is having difficulty getting over a low salary hump, please contact me. My company, High T.E.A., LLC, (Top Executive Assistant) is a...

Tatyana in Pompano Beach, Florida

Updated 9 months ago

Essential PC applications EA needs to know - 3 Replies

What are the essential PC applications an EA must know besides Word, Excel, Power Point? Thanks!

Sydni Craig-Hart in Emeryville, California

An Easy Way To Start A New Career in Executive Assistance!

Dear [fname], There’s nothing like a New Year to inspire you to take action and make a change! Like going for a new job… or even a new career. ...

Steve in Joliet, Illinois

Updated 10 months ago

Executive Assistant for Market Research - 3 Replies

Hi im going to an interview tommorow, and it will be my first job after graduating with my B.A. Im nervous and want to know what questions they may...

Anna in Delray Beach, Florida

Intel's Administrative Assistant

Hello, I am a recent college graduate with a Bachelors? Degree in International Business. I also have three years experience in Accounting and...

Nicole in Poughkeepsie, New York

Updated 14 months ago

Getting ahead... - 2 Replies

What is the best training for becoming a hirable executive assistant? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an...

Prairie in Redondo Beach, California

Updated 14 months ago

Job Satisfaction - 17 Replies

It amazes me how divisive many people are, delighting in creating conflict and confusion. Although the company stresses teamwork, I observe the exact...

kiana in San Jose, California

Updated 16 months ago

Resume Question - 6 Replies

On some of my jobs, I have worked at well know high tech companies. The only problem is they are temp jobs that were for 1 year. My question is...

Harry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Updated 16 months ago

Executive Assistant down-sized and now fussing with COBRA insurance. - 1 Reply

I've been down-sized AGAIN...now I'm supposed to pay my health insurance three months in advance, if I want coverage! After being down-sized three...

Pinkberry in Los Angeles, California

Job Available

If you are in the food service industry, you know Pinkberry. If you live in Los Angeles, you know Pinkberry. We are searching for enthusiastic team...

Maria in Smyrna, Georgia

Updated 22 months ago

Cool Secret in Getting The Boss a Great Reservation.......Now you Share a secret. - 1 Reply

Hello Ladies, I've been an EA for the past 11 years. I work with a great man who is very busy and often times he has to take clients out to a...

P Witkamp in El Segundo, California

Updated 23 months ago

The best part is... - 7 Replies

What do you enjoy most about executive assistant work? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and...

Emma (Host) in Stamford, Connecticut

how will apply to a executive assistant

hi i dont have any comment but how will apply in a job using my indeed?tnx 4 helping

Host

Boom or bust?

Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most executive...


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