Tag: Career Development

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Top-Tier Executive Assistant
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Top-Tier Executive Assistant

Welcome to The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Top-Tier Executive Assistant. This article will help you master every aspect of The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Top-Tier Executive Assistant. Whether you are starting your career as an Executive Assistant or looking to take your current role to the next level,

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How to Stay Visible and in the Loop with Your Executive While Working Remotely
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

How to Stay Visible and in the Loop with Your Executive While Working Remotely

With the widespread acceptance of remote and hybrid work, staying connected and maintaining visibility with your executive is still essential, yet it presents unique challenges. It can be difficult to balance focus and presence when distractions abound—family, household tasks, pets, and the persistent question of what the future holds for

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Common challenges faced by Assistants
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Common Challenges Faced by Assistants

Executive and Personal Assistants have one of the most complex roles in any organization, yet they often go unrecognized for their hard work. While there are many positive aspects to being an Assistant, they inevitably face a variety of challenges on a daily basis that can affect efficiency and productivity.

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Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Accelerating Your Assistant Career Path and Progression

So many events, webinars, publications, and blogs discuss accelerating your Assistant’s career path and progression. Career success comes in many shapes and forms and, let’s face it, is an entirely personal definition. You might define success as having a fantastic salary, a great job title, or a nice office. It

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How to keep up in a fast-paced working environment
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

How to keep up in a fast-paced working environment

In a recent survey conducted with The EA Campus readers, we found that many Assistants struggle with the massive amount of work they must complete daily. The fast-paced environment, endless deadlines, and constant demands on their time have become the norm. This article covers how Assistants can keep up in

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Career Development
Nicky Christmas

10 skills needed to be a fantastic office manager

There are many Assistants who also work as Office Managers, and many Office Managers who are also Assistants! The roles are similar, and there are a lot of overlapping skills. However, Office Managers must take on high-level tasks and move the business forward. Essential Skills Needed to Become an Office

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The EA Competencies You Will Need to Thrive in the Role
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

The EA Competencies You Will Need to Thrive in the Role

Let’s explore the foundation of what we do—our skills—and the EA competencies you will need to thrive in the role. We’ll cover:  Organization and Time Management Communication Attention to Detail Discretion Diplomacy Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Intuition Creativity Self-Motivation   Organization and Time Management Being organized and having good time management

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Career Development
Nicky Christmas

Career Transitions for Executive Assistants

Being an Assistant isn’t for everyone. Let’s face it, the job has its challenges, and I believe you must genuinely love the role to succeed. So, in this article, we are going to cover career transitions for Executive Assistants. If you see the position as a stepping stone to something

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5 online courses every Executive Assistant should take
Career Development
Nicky Christmas

5 online courses every Executive Assistant should take

I took my first online training course for Executive Assistants about 15 years ago. It was a live webinar, and I had to listen to the speaker via phone on my desk while watching the slideshow on my computer screen. It was an exciting experience, and many of my colleagues

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