Administrative Assistants

Can anyone offer any advice on standing out in a "large applicant pool"? I've applied for an administrative position at @Meta & want to do everything possible to have a fighting chan… more

How do you deal with favoritism in the workplace?

How do you deal with favoritism in the workplace?

How many EA's here hold EA plus roles? That's EA plus HR officer, EA plus facilities manager, EA plus Ops Coordinator, etc?
Do you find it more fulfilling or more stressful than an EA-only role… more

Something that keeps me up....The future of work: How do you envision the role of admin/executive assistants evolving in the years to come? Will it still be the same? Will it become obsolete? Are COS&… more

When people talk about the elevator pitch, I wonder what that of an assistant will read like? Anyone have their elevator pitch crafted and ready to go?

Im sourcing ideas on how to give constructive feedback effectively in the workplace? Especially to someone who's a higher-up?

Another getting to know you question:
What is your ultimate comfort food, that never fails to lift your spirit?

If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?

Trying to get this bowl going😭🤣
I need help y'all.
Can we do a quick, simple intro?
Location, Gender, Role, Industry, and Age.
I'll go first.
Please don't let me be lonely in the comments😅

There are a number of Assistant Awards and communities springing up. Anyone know if they are regulated or is anyone a part of them?
Are there any benefits to joining and attending their networking even… more

I've mastered the "fake smile and nod" when things are going sideways. Inside, I'm screaming. How do you let the stress roll off without people noticing?

What is one the game changing advice you've received about managing up?
Mine was to never try to mold my executives, instead I needed to focus on learning how to work with their personalities.
This… more

What are your thoughts on working 4 days a week, 10 hrs a day? No changes to pay or benefits.

🤝 Pay it Forward 🤝 A thread for sharing the best advice you've recently received about your career. Help another admin out!

Being an assistant can sometimes feel like starring in a movie. I sometimes fantasize about famous assistants in movies /series.
My favs in no real order include:
• Pepper Potts from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Iron Man series)
• Emily Charlt… more

Ever get that low-level panic feeling on Sunday night about the week ahead? Like your weekend never really existed? Anyone else struggle with work-related anxiety?

Had an amazing interview, the recruiter was gushing, and then... radio silence. It's the worst kind of letdown. Anyone else dealing with interview ghosting lately?

On a scale of 1-10, how happy are you with your career so far?

I'm currently in the gaming industry, does anyone know how to switch to banking without credentials? In Montreal?

Are we ever truly off work when we are? How do you dissociate completely? Especially if you're in a very hands on role?

I saw this in another bowl and thought to share it.
Tell me something you wish you could tell someone you can't, won't or choose not to speak to anymore.

Feeling very discouraged. Idk how to sell myself as a good candidate when my current job lacks responsibility. I literally just respond to and forward emails all day. I am not involved in any ongoing … more

In honour of Pay Equity day, what are our thoughts on its relevance in our sector specifically. There are generally almost more female than male assistants. Would anyone say the pay gap that exists in… more

Has anyone taken any administrative
management courses for professional development? Which one can you recommend that you think is worth the time and effort?

Wondering how anyone has navigated changes in coworker/office friendship dynamics due to our roles.
It often starts out with friendliness and being collegial. Then the real intent- fact-finding begins to creep in … more

Along the lines of an earlier post, if you were not an EA/Admin Assistant/Legal Assistant/Paralegal, etc., what career path would you have taken?

I think I would have taken my law degree and found a way to b… more

I wonder if anyone ever wanted to be an assistant growing up. I have never heard of someone dressing up as one for career day. I think it contributes significantly to how poorly the career is viewed g… more

Training. After being at my job about a year and a half, I have received minimal training for my duties. Many things I get minimal instructions and have to figure it out, which is not a problem for mo… more

Completely unrelated but Daylight Savings needs to go. Pretty outdated concept and it's so disruptive!

Oftentimes as EA's, we are privy to a shit-ton of confidential information that we can never discuss even among our fellow EA's. What's the best way to deal with the emotional burden that … more

Has anyone noticed if your job/career has an impact on the caliber of people you date? I once had an experience where an executive-y person carried that mindset into our dynamic. There was an air of &… more

Ever get that low-level panic feeling on Sunday night about the week ahead? Like your weekend never really existed? Anyone else struggle with work-related anxiety?

I see coworkers switching industries, going back to school. I'm happy for them, but it also makes me worry I'm falling behind. Anyone else feel this mix of support and jealousy?

Hi all! I am currently a Legal Admin at a big law (5 years) and previously worked as a Paralegal (4 years). I will have my Masters in Legal Studies in two weeks and would like to get some advice on ho… more

Is having a degree a prerequisite for getting into administrative leadership positions or does it impact significantly on one's chances of moving up the Admin career ladder?
What has been your exp… more

Has anyone been successful going from Admin at one company, to EA at another? Most EA roles I see require previous executive experience

What do you find most fulfilling about being an EA? It is often a thankless job.

My boss is obsessed with changing everyone's job titles. One day I was the "Administrative Ninja," the next I'm "Chief of Staff." It makes no sense, but it's on my busi… more

What are some amazing team-building activities perfect for an in-office corporate event?