tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578358125212393436.post133945854022367822..comments2024-02-05T01:36:26.908-08:00Comments on Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant: How to Screen & Interview 2nd Assistants (Or Any Assistant)kmizukamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16856440614802893953noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578358125212393436.post-56692247635631453712015-09-30T05:39:21.206-07:002015-09-30T05:39:21.206-07:00Hi-I'm currently an EA for mid level executive...Hi-I'm currently an EA for mid level executives and trying to make the move to C-suite. I've interviewed for a few but haven't been successful bc I don't have that level on my resume. Any suggestions or comments on moving from one rank to the next? I know most generally follow their execs as they get promoted but I'm not sure I want that route. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852167220494960018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578358125212393436.post-69887725410960809372014-01-15T15:38:07.356-08:002014-01-15T15:38:07.356-08:00Dear Anon - So glad you finally read your answer! ...Dear Anon - So glad you finally read your answer! I laughed when you forgot you even submitted it! Still, I love answering questions, even late, because I know others will find this helpful when they read it in the archives. I am glad things turned out well for you and I really hope you got that raise! I love my job and writing so it's not too hard to manage. However, I do admit I am starting to volunteer more (not writing) so I haven't had a new post up in awhile. I hope to remedy that soon. The Muser at Musings of a High Level Exec Asstnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578358125212393436.post-72702708449176948382014-01-10T18:01:57.289-08:002014-01-10T18:01:57.289-08:00Hi! Wow, I LOVE your website and it's been a ...Hi! Wow, I LOVE your website and it's been a long time since I've been back (clearly). I want to THANK YOU truly for answering my question. You are very spot-on with your advice and I will definitely use this in the future should I need to. Guess what? She was "let go" 9 months ago. Of course that event followed the fact that my own boss was terminated, but, the company made the right decision eventually on getting rid of her. UGHH.<br /><br />During my interview with her, I thought I was very fair with information as well as being crystal clear about the job and it's demands coupled with the fun nature of the group, however, that only covered #1 and #3 from your advice. I definitely appreciate the other points you made. Wish I had that advice back in 2011 when we were interviewing her! I will say I had no choice in the position being offered as part-time - the company insisted on making it full time off the bat. There has been a re-orging of sorts but it has only been beneficial to me task-wise and boss-wise (just not raise-wise so far but I am hoping when raise time comes (6 weeks away) that I will be recognized appropriately! I am happy though with the re-organization - and absence of the negative, horrible assistant that I got "stuck" with for two years - No doubt about that. In her place, they put my co worker who I get along with and communicate amazingly well with! It's so nice now. How it should always be when you are working alongside another admin despite different duties.<br /><br />Thank you soooo much. I am sorry I never saw this until now - Jan 10 2014!! I forgot I wrote to you and coming across this now, as I read this, I knew instantly this was me!! How are you able to work full time and manage this website and be so perfect (in every way) with responses and advice?! You are a STAR! <br /><br />xoxo<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com