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Anonymous

3.5 stars

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August 13, 2009

Being an executive assistant is an excellent way to get a start in your career. It provides a taste for business and allows you to make contacts and learn from a variety of people, while relieving you of the pressure that is associated with being a first time manager or director.
I view this position as a stepping stone for young professionals, and think that spending more than just a few years as an executive assistant would lead to boredom.
If you are currently interviewing for an executive assistant position, it is okay to ask if there are opportunties for growth within the company.

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0.5 stars

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September 18, 2008

I would love to say that I enjoy my career at this point, but I don't. I think it is a combination of working for a horrible company and the nature of the position itself. I constantly find myself wondering how much longer I can hold out,spending most of my life in a sterile office environment. My job is relatively joyless, and I suspect that the people I work with feel the same way too. Otherwise they would be inclined to say "good morning" or "hello" to each other. The best comparison I can think of is Joe's office environment in "Joe vs. the Volcano". Have you seen it? Yes, the fluorescent lights are sucking the juice out of my eyeballs. Yes, part of me is dying. Is that descriptive enough?

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Anonymous

5 stars

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November 30, 2007

I love what I do. I am able to do something different everyday. The most important thing is that you enjoy the company and the people you work for. Also, do not limit yourself; learn as much as you can about the business your company is involved in. Take on as many diverse tasks as possible. If you do not learn in your job, you are only limiting yourself. The best part about this job is that you can work in just about any field with the same skill set. I would definitely do this type of work given the choice all over again.

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3.5 stars

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October 26, 2007

I would recommend this career if you like working with people and are detail oriented. I would still go into this field because it is a challenge and you get to interact with so many people so those are the pros. The cons of this job is that you don't get outside of the office very much and the pay can sometimes be on the low end of the scale. The number one thing I can say about this job is you really need to be organized and really enjoy people.

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Anonymous

4.5 stars

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March 21, 2007

This is an excellent starting career for someone who might not know exactly what they want to do when they grow up. As an administrative assistant, I have been given a wide array of projects, jobs, and tasks to perform -- from standard secretary work (answering the phone, emails, mail, etc) to designing marketing materials (brochures, advertisements, etc). Keep in mind, that it helps to choose this job in a field you're interested in. There are administrative jobs in many fields, such as medical, legal, small business, large corporations, etc. Many of the skills utilized in the job (typing, customer service, co-worker relations, etc) can transfer from field to field. Though the administrative staff can sometimes be looked down upon and abused by their higher-up counterparts, an office's efficiency is dependent upon a competent administrative staff.

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4 stars

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March 09, 2007

I have been an administrative assistant for over five years. My advice for people looking to work in this career is to research different industries that fit your personality and career goals. Social skills are a very important skill to master because you will work with various personality types. Lastly you should consistently improve on your skills arsenal. Improve your typing speed, learn new computer software and continue your education. I would recommend this career to people who are starting out in the world. Use it ask a tool to see how a business works and build your skill set and experience. As an administrative assistant you will meet many types of people and have opportunities to work on projects. Use this to your advantage. The pros of this career is that you learn how to think on your feet, learn time management skills and meet new people every day. Your speaking and social skills improve as you meet clients, talk with managers and network with co-workers. The pay range, depending on experience are from $25,000-$75,000. Many companies offer annual bonuses. The cons of this career is that the hours can be long. The personalites you deal with aren't always positive. If you don't set goals your job can easily become repetitive. The perks of doing this job is that you learn new career skills and life skills by working with different people. The basic job duties of administrative assistant can allow them to move to new industries for career growth. If you work with your team, are good at your job and network you can be promoted to higher positions.

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5 stars

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January 18, 2007

My advice for someone who is considering this career is to be ready to invest yourself fully in the pursuit of quality and accountability for your position. This is, in my opinion, the only way to advance in this field. If you are not a top performer, you will be weeded out fairly quickly.

One important thing to remember about this job is the fact that you are supporting a very high profile manager that has huge responsibilities. If you cant keep thier schedule, and assigned tasks on track, thier performance will quickly go down hill.

I would recommend this career to anyone who is interested in working thier way to the top. There are so many options for advancement, the skyis really the limit!

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3.5 stars

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January 04, 2007

Brush up on your computer skills. You have to know Microsoft Word programs like Windows and Excel inside and out. Increase your typing speed, even if it means taking a typing class - 60 WPM or higher is expected in any high-paying administrative assistant job. To make good money as an administrative assistant, you'll need at least a year or two years' experience in the field, although you can do all right as entry level.

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5 stars

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December 10, 2006

After 20 years in the corporate world, I started my own virtual assistance business. I am a Virtual Assistant to small business owners and enterprenuers from my home office. I have loved the past 6 months in this new administrative venture. I have loved my 20 year administrative career. I started as a department admin. and worked my way up to corporate Officers of a telecommunication company. I was the 4th level to the top and enjoyed having my hands in every aspect of the business. But after giving 75 hours per week and my children all grown, I decided that I wanted my own business and work from a home office. If you are considering the administrative field, congratulations. You must be organized and definitely a multi-tasker in order to be successful. I also feel that if you are resourceful and like to research for answers, you can go to the top in any company you choose. I would be careful in choosing to work from a home office unless you comfortable with not seeing others in person on a daily basis. You do most of your communication over the phone and via the internet.
I hope this has helped you to consider an administrative career. Reading books on the topic can really help in making that all time important decision. Thank you.

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4 stars

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December 10, 2006

I have a double major in English/Spanish, so some would say that I am overqualified to be an Admin Assistant, but I love it! I get to do different things everyday and still not be at a high-stress, high-responsibility job. I get to write (letters, ect.) and also design publications like brochures, etc. No day is the same, and I enjoy all of the multi-tasking. My advice for people considering this career is get your skills together and put them on your resume... and work hard on your resume so that it stands out. Include especially ANY computer hardware/software skills you have, because it matters more and more every day. LEARN MS OFFICE (word, excel, access and powerpoint). People will want to keep you around if you have computer skills. Many temp agencies will let you train and get certified for free (that I how I learned PowerPoint and got certified in MS Word and Excel). It can get frustrating because there aren't a lot of big decisions you make for the office. Just appreciate it.... when i leave work, i'm very rarely still thinking about it!

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