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🌟 Is an Executive Assistant Career Right for You? 🌟 Specialising in Temporary Business Support roles across the South Coast, I often get asked about the EA path 👣 ... A recent article from Harvard Business Review delves into the multifaced role of an EA, highlighting the unique blend of skills needed. If you’re considering this career path, here are a few key points to ponder: ✏️ Adaptability is Key: Every day brings new challenges, and an effective EA thrives in dynamic environments. Flexibility can set you apart! ✏️Build Relationships: You’re the bridge between your executive and the rest of the organisation. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for success. ✏️Strategic Insight: EAs often have a seat at the table for decision-making processes. Developing a strategic mindset can elevate your contributions. ✏️Continuous Learning: The landscape is always evolving, so staying updated on industry trends and technologies is crucial. If you’re passionate about supporting executives and making a meaningful impact, this could be the right path for you. Looking for temporary EA roles or seeking top talent for your business? Lets Chat! ☎️ 01273 201210 #ExecutiveAssistant #BusinessSupport #CareerDevelopment #Recruitment #SouthEastJobs

What is the “best time” of the year to look for my next Executive Assistant role? This is a question we are asked often!  The answer is not straight forward, and it might even surprise you! Candidates often believe quarter one early in the New Year post the traditional summer holiday break … however that it not necessarily correct! Why? The market is usually flooded with lots of candidates at this time of the year creating greater competition for candidates. Some may say the last quarter of the year there isn’t a huge amount of activity in the market, however you might just find your pot of gold with less competition! We believe regardless of what time of year it is … if you are ready to make a move … contact us and we will work with you to help you secure your next dream EA role. #sharoncroftsconsulting #recruitment #advice #executiveassistant #ceo #melbourne

How can you ensure that your search for an executive assistant ends in finding a truly outstanding EA? The job description makes all the difference. Don’t know how to write one? Download our customizable job description template and find the best EA for your needs here.⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ecMWhHpH #ExecutiveAssistant #JobDescription

There are over 300,000 Executive Assistants in the US, so finding the right one for you will be a breeze, right? Wrong. Executive Assistants possess finely honed skills and often have extensive experience operating at the highest levels. You need more than this. The best EA for you needs to: ➡️ Match your personality ➡️ Understand your specific industry ➡️ Align with your and your team's values ➡️ Adapt to your business culture and processes You need to recruit your next EA wisely, and strategically. That’s where we can help. #FoodAndBeverage #Recruiter #RecruitmentPartner #ExecutiveAssistant

How I deprived myself of a job opportunity (and hopefully saved the employer some money) 😎 The role of Chief of Staff (CoS) is gaining popularity in the Polish market, largely driven by trends on LinkedIn. However, I’ve noticed many companies are seeking a CoS without fully understanding whether they need one—or if what they actually need is an Executive Assistant (EA). In some cases, I’ve seen CoS job descriptions with responsibilities and salaries that would bore even a slightly experienced EA. Recently, I applied for one of the few CoS roles in Poland with a genuinely broad scope of responsibilities and a reasonable salary. During a great conversation with the recruiter, I naturally asked why they were hiring a CoS instead of an EA. The answer was thoughtful and made sense. However, a few days later, the recruiter called back to inform me that after our discussion (and likely others), they realized what they truly needed was a strong EA—not a CoS. Slightly sad, but this was a win-win for both sides! I firmly believe that every CEO needs an EA, but not every CEO needs a CoS. CEOs juggle countless meetings, emails, and presentations—tasks perfectly suited for an EA. The CoS role is far more strategic, designed to fill gaps or expand leadership capacity in key areas that don't justify creating entirely new positions. For example, if a company does not need a Head of HR but still needs HR oversight, a CoS could bridge that gap—if not hugely weighed down by administrative tasks. Or if your company is quite small and you need an organised across-the-board professional - CoS might be a great addition. What’s your take? Does every CEO need a Chief of Staff, or is this role being misused?

🌟 Excuse me grabbing your attention with a picture of Monty again 😆 BUT I just had to share this wonderful reference I received for one of my fabulous Executive Assistants and what better way to catch your eye than with this little darling?!   Now that I have your attention, I’d love to share some snippets from the reference to give you an idea of the sort of support you could receive from such an EA👇 🤩 Director: ‘As a new joiner to the business, it was incredibly helpful to me to have someone as capable, knowledgeable and committed to help me land and thrive in the business.   They fulfilled all of the role of an EA for me, managing my diary strategically and tactically to ensure that I delivered maximum impact. From the outset I appreciated their assertive and empathetic style of working. They were able to effectively balance and prioritise their workload to ensure I always had what I needed, when I needed it.   They are adept at building strong and values-based relationships both within the business and with my clients. This ensured that they could deconflict problems and balance priorities really effectively, keeping everyone on side and delighted.   Beyond the day to day EA responsibilities, they helped me organise and deliver our regular Leadership retreats. They managed everything from hotel bookings, meals, room and venue setup, PowerPoint slide preparation and production, agenda setting and ran the logistics over the 36 hours. Without them it simply wouldn’t have been possible to delver the impact those sessions had.’   Wow! 👏 An Executive Assistant is capable of SO much more than a lot of businesses realise and hiring the right EA can be a total game changer.   How would it feel to have the support of someone like this in your business? 🤔   If you would like more information or would like to meet this wonderful EA, please get in touch - I’d love the opportunity to tell you all about them! #hiring #executiveassistant #oxfordshire #oxford #talent Exec Recruitment Solutions Jennifer Williams Emma Reeder

Are you afraid to hire an Executive Assistant? Fear is the #1 reason we hear that people hesitated to make this important hire. Fear of making the wrong hire, fear of loss of control, fear of being taken advantage of. But what are the 👻 scary 👻 consequences of putting it off? 🔴 Burnout 🔴 Slow growth 🔴 Losing good employees 🔴 Missed opportunities 🔴 Personal life consequences We're here to make facing your fears around hiring an EA less scary with a guarantee and a year long coaching program for you and your new assistant! Reach out to set up a consultation with me. I promise it won't be scary at all! ☠

Hey #executives...looking to hire an EA? There's no one better than The Kick-Assistant to help you in your search! They make the process so easy. And who better to source an incredible assistant for you than a team of EAs themselves? #executives #executivesupport #executiveassistant #ceo #entrepreneur

 Reasons You Haven't Hired an EA Yet It can be challenging to build a company from the ground up. The life-producing benefits of being the visionary get drained by the tedious implementation of administration. 3 Reasons you have not hired an EA yet: • Budget concerns • Finding the right skills • Micromanagement You have it backwards. What is the value of a quality EA? 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. When you are building and scaling your company, time is money. When you free up your time, you can focus on exceeding your growth. What is your time worth? Hire an Executive Assistant. -------------- ♻️Repost if you found this useful ➕Follow for more EA punches 🔔Ring the bell for notifications #EATips #ExecutiveAssistantLife #EAInspiration #AdminSuccess #ExecutiveSupport #CareerGrowthTips #AssistantAdvice

If you’re looking for a Senior Executive Assistant, call it what it is and still pay the role accordingly. 👏✅👍🏾 Too many companies have no clue what a Chief of Staff is or the role they perform. These same companies seem to misunderstand the leadership nature of a Senior Executive Assistant as well. However, the answer isn’t to just randomly choose a title based on your limited view of what either role can truly offer. Instead, if you want to get the most out of the Chief of Staff role, turn to experts who can help (www.cosleaderscircle.com, Leigh Felton, Clara Ma, Tyler Parris). There are books, newsletters, postings and so much more on the function, there really is no excuse to still get it wrong and mixed up with other positions. Signing vendor contracts, planning company events, arranging travel, workspace management… ALL of these things can and should be trusted to a Senior Executive Assistant. People downplay the EA role only because they don’t know how talented these individuals truly are. I have and will always seek mutual trust and respect with my EA partner. We have different functions, but we both have invaluable skills that can truly transform an organization. Admittedly, I am not an expert on the EA role. But there are others I follow and trust in promoting and being activists for helping drive clarity of what it means to be a leader in the Executive Assistant function! (Jan Jones, Victoria Wratten, Jeremy Burrows, Kylie Davies, Laurie Resch, Erinn Jacobson, and so many others!) #ChiefofStaff #ExecutiveAssistant #Hiring #Jobs