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Administrative Assistant vs. Executive Assistant: What’s the Difference?

Eat Your Career

Specifically, they want to know the difference between a “regular” Administrative Assistant and an Executive Assistant. In this article, I want to explore both the Administrative Assistant role and the Executive Assistant role as thoroughly as possible, without overwhelming you. That being said, let’s begin.

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5 Tips for Working Without Direct Supervision

Eat Your Career

Based on the questions I’m receiving and complaints I’m hearing, quite a few are struggling as they attempt to work without direct supervision. But, on the other end of the spectrum, it can be just as hard to work without any management at all—and that’s what a lot of people (especially administrative professionals ) are facing at the moment.

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Exempt vs. non-exempt: The ultimate guide to white collar workers

Insperity

You may feel your administrative assistant is critical to your business. Common positions classified incorrectly here include secretaries, office managers and even some positions that have dual responsibility, such as a manager of a restaurant who may be working the register (performing non-exempt duties and supervising employees).

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How to Effectively Communicate with Remote Employees

C-Suite Assistants

The challenges of a remote business can include lack of in-person supervision, decentralized information (essential data is shared by various coworkers in different locations), social isolation, lack of work/personal boundaries and home distractions. C-Suite Can Help You Find a Premiere Assistant Who’s Remote Office Savvy.

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20+ Essential Executive Assistant Training Courses

SnackNation

North Shore Community College Executive Administrative Assistant (EAD) – In-Person. What Executive Assistants will learn: This two-year program focuses on giving students the foundational skills they need to succeed in the office environment. The course covers everything from database management to interpersonal skills.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

He or she also needs to understand supervision, training, and administration, and how they can benefit the business. Those in an office manager role need to know how to manage processes, procedures, documentation, project management and communications. Related: How to make a successful career change What does an office manager do?

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are my boots too loud for work, employee eavesdrops outside my door, and more

Ask a Manager

At first I thought I was too paranoid, but on three separate occasions, I’ve wrapped up a closed door conversation (I do HR and management) with C-suite individuals only to discover my direct report (an administrative assistant who processes financial paperwork) directly outside my door. Anyway, any advice? Don’t do it!