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If you are an ambitious executive assistant, you’re likely to be hoping to develop your skills and become a top-level senior business partner EA. It’s an attractive career proposition, because you have the chance to make a significant contribution towards the leadership and growth of the company. Not to mention the...
As an executive assistant recruiter, I sometimes see executive assistants decline job offers. For the employer, this can be disappointing, because you’ve dedicated time and resources to the recruitment process. It can also be dismaying if you’ve found the ideal candidate but they’re not willing to accept the employ...
If you are an EA preparing for an interview for your dream role, it’s natural to be nervous and apprehensive. Of course, you want to put your best foot forward and highlight your skills, while also keeping the conversation light and relaxed — a daunting prospect for even the most experienced of EAs. Of course, bei...
When you’re considering performance managing your executive assistant, you need to be prepared to manage the situation delicately. But with a willingness to face tough conversations, clear communication and a performance management action plan, you can turn the situation around. Anastasia shares her thoughts on per...
Working with CEOs from Australia’s top companies, I know precisely what they’re looking for in a business partner executive assistant. CEOs consider their executive assistants as a reflection of themselves, so they expect their EA to have the same high standards of work ethics, professionalism and people skills. Af...
When you are looking to step up your career, there comes a time when you’ll be preparing for an executive assistant interview. It can be very nerve wracking, particularly if you are enthusiastic about the potential in the role. Also, if you have been in your current role for many years, it may be some time since yo...
If you’re an executive assistant thinking about making a career change in 2022, you likely feel a combination of excited and daunted. It’s exciting because there’s plenty of fabulous high-level roles on the market, with in-demand Australian employers. This means you have a wonderful chance to pick and choose the pa...
In recent months, Australian employers have been wondering if the great resignation occurring in the United States will impact us locally. Following the pandemic, lockdowns have changed our working lives. Combine this with sustained labour shortages and a lack of skilled migration, employers are feeling the pinch. ...
Many HR managers and c-suite executives want to know what constitutes the typical executive assistant salary. Of course, it depends on the level of professionalism, support and experience. As with all positions, the greater the experience and skills, the greater the executive assistant salary. Naturally, a high-per...
One of the primary functions of a business partner executive assistant is helping the executive make sound decisions. With the responsibility of steering the future growth of the company, executives have immense power, and large budgets to spend. Therefore, the impact of each decision they make is considerable. Hav...