The executive’s of today is seeking a more current, evolved and forward-thinking Executive Assistant. Their search for the right candidate is no longer confined to administrative tasks or a calendar guru, but rather a partner with more strategic capabilities. Additionally, the new age assistant is hungry to learn the ropes. The ideal assistant is proactive,
If we are truly honest, being an executive assistant is much more than being an expert in calendar organizing and responding to emails. You are the person who keeps everything and everyone running smoothly. To keep the chaos at bay and the flow continuing, Microsoft Office is the go-to hub. If you can become an
Today’s Executive Assistants find themselves at an interesting crossroads. They are at a point where their careers are transforming from the gatekeeper of calendars and calls to a more instrumental member of the Executive team. The role is evolving from administrative support to strategic partner, which means growing from a silent supporter to a vocal
The business world is demanding that Executive Assistants in the US and Canada update their skills to meet business needs. There are a few major shifts that are requiring EAs to evolve their skill set and this is primarily due to culture in the workplace, technological advances, and the needs of the business and the
Executive Assistants to C-Level Jobs are generally considered the most senior EA jobs. If you aim to work as an Executive Assistant to the CEO, CFO or similar level of management, you will encounter the requirement for an awareness and knowledge of Finance. This is because the C-Level will attend many meetings containing financial reports.
Administrative Assistants provide administrative support within a corporate or an office environment. Administrative Assistants will carry out typical office based tasks such as; email management, written business correspondence, invoicing and purchase orders, maintenance of office equipment and many more typical office admin functions. One of the biggest differences between Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants, is
Your baby’s arrival is a magical time in a parent’s life. The sleepless nights and exhaustion are met with loving smiles and warm cuddles, making it all worth it. As you spend time with your baby and become familiar with their needs and quirks, you fall into a comfortable routine. However, before you know it,
Recently, working at home and via the Internet has spread widely and has many benefits. However, there are also many negatives, especially on a person’s physical, mental and social levels. Many Executive Assistants are now working from home. To stay healthy and fit while you are at home, we must do some things. Therefore, in
Working from home has many benefits. I do not lose time commuting to work. I avoid the drive to work, looking for parking, getting stuck in traffic, going on the train and all those time wasters. Additionally, I get to see my family more, as when I finish work, I do not have to travel
2023 is an unusual job market. The economy is not doing as well as it has previously done. US inflation has been high in 2022, and interest rates have risen. This has led to a rise in living costs across the US and Canada that we have not seen in decades. International studies have shown
