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Executive Assistant

Administrative Professionals' Day honors the vital role played by administrative staff in maintaining office efficiency. From coordinating schedules to streamlining communication, they are the backbone of any organization. Today, let's express our appreciation for their dedication and hard work, acknowledging their pivotal contributions to the smooth functioning of our workplaces. Whether managing calendars or handling paperwork, their professionalism and efficiency are indispensable. Let's take a moment to recognize and thank these essential team members who consistently go above and beyond. Happy Administrative Professionals' Day to all those who keep our offices running seamlessly! 🌟 #AdminProfessionalsDay #hiring #staffing #recruiting #administrative

I recently saw a position posted for “Director of First Impressions,” and I was in awe. Being an individual from an administrative background, I would get discouraged when individuals would say and “this is our office assistant,” at initial introductions. Administrative professionals are much more than paper pushers, receptionists and people to turn to when the printer breaks. We are the first contact with a new client, first face to new employees and clients. Most importantly when business executives are on flights, phone calls and meetings, the admin is whom individuals turn to. It is time to start bestowing titles to administrative professionals that truly encompass their responsibility to the company. For all hiring managers and business executives, you would be surprised how much happier your admin team would be to have a title that is amongst the ranks of supervisors considering much of the admin work is implemented at such a level. Thanks for joining Toni Talks🤍 #adminappreciation #opentowork #hiringprocess #hr #hrprofessional #innovation #management #humanresources #future #futurism #careers #creativity

So true, thank you Faith Taylorson for bringing this into focus. Since there is this general tendency to make EA roles a hot pot of anything which doesn't really fit in other departments, it does not really allow for fair and clear-cut benchmarking of the roles for fair remuneration assessment. You won't normally through all "office work debris" into a job description of a risk analyst or an accounts payable expert - why does it happen with EAs? Then the onus is shifted onto assistants to prove their worth coping with unrelated stuff. They often have to work twice as hard just to cut through this and focus on the original essence of the role which is supporting top executives. This leads to frequent burnouts and higher attrition rates. The churn of EAs at some top companies is quite scary. We need to talk more about this. This is quite easy to solve - if only EA roles received as much attention as other peer contributors to the business. #executiveassistants #personalassistants #ceomindset #strategicself

Stop mislabeling! Why your Executive Assistant is NOT your office assistant! The job title sets the stage for everything that follows. Too many companies are failing to define the Executive Assistant role. It's not a placeholder for any support position and certainly not interchangeable with general office duties. Yet, businesses misuse this title, assigning it to tasks ranging from entry-level admin to senior-level strategic roles like Chief of Staff. This confusion doesn’t just create frustration; it leads to hiring the wrong people for the job. The Executive Assistant role is crucial in directly supporting executives and handling critical tasks that keep leadership focused on the big picture. If you dilute this role by adding unrelated tasks, you're not just wasting time but setting yourself up for a revolving door of disappointed hires. The solution is straightforward: define the role clearly from the start. Know exactly what you need, and don’t try to fit experienced EAs into roles that underutilise their skills or misrepresent their purpose. If unsure, talk to someone who understands the position's demands. That clarity will save everyone time and ensure you attract the right talent. #executiveassistant #ea #easearch ➔EA Search - A specialist staffing agency dedicated to placing executive assistants, Personal Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, and business support staff across the UK and the US. 📣 Join our talent pool using the link in the comments 📣

I NEED AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

I couldn’t agree more. Being an Executive Assistant comes with a specific skill set to supporting your executive/s. Having meticulous knowledge, skills, and competencies for the specific needs of the business to execute on your executive/s behalf is crucial to directly supporting leadership.

Started your career as #AdminAssistant ⁉️👩💻👨💻📆📥 ❌DO NOT ALLOW ❌ Some companies to limit your duties in answering phone calls, #scheduling meetings and #appointments, greeting guests and sending and receiving #correspondence. A role as an #administrativeassistant prepares you for several other #careers in different industries across the workforce. An administrative assistant is an individual who provides #adminsupport to a company's management team and ensures a company's #efficient operation. BE SURE to find a #careerpath that suits you and help develop your transferable #skills and #abilities for future #opportunities. Knowing your career #options in this regard can help you make a more #strategic decision for your future. Here are 12 #careers to pursue after gaining skills as an administrative assistant: 1️⃣ Assistant managers 2️⃣ Public Relations specialist 3️⃣ Human resources coordinators 4️⃣ Accounting clerks 5️⃣ Strategic Executive assistant 6️⃣ Marketing coordinators 7️⃣ Sales Associate 8️⃣ Operations coordinators 9️⃣ Customer service representatives 🔟 Research Assistants 1️⃣1️⃣ Office administrators/managers 1️⃣2️⃣ Project managers BE AWARE OF YOUR CAPABILITIES AND POTENTIAL SKILLS.