Executive Assistant
A high-level organisational role working closely with a company executive or senior manager to provide administrative support
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- What's it like to be an Executive Assistant?
- How to become an Executive Assistant
- Latest Executive Assistant jobs
- Top skills and experience for Executive Assistants
- Is Executive Assistant the right role for you?
- Executive Assistant role reviews
What's it like to be an Executive Assistant?
An Executive Assistant (EA) plays a key organisational role, handling everything from managing an executive’s personal schedule to organising executive board meetings. You may even be asked to represent the executive you support in meetings or other communications.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Accepting and making phone calls and emails on behalf of the executive.
- Scheduling meetings and booking meeting rooms.
- Setting the executive's daily schedule.
- Reviewing incoming reports and handling all correspondence directed to the executive.
- Acting as the point of contact between the executive and colleagues and stakeholders.
- Researching a variety of topics.
- Managing events.
- Coordinating travel arrangements.
- Managing office documentation, filing and databases.
- Producing reports and presentations.
- Managing assistants and delegating tasks.
How to become an Executive Assistant
Formal qualifications are not essential to become an Executive Assistant, however it may be advantageous to undertake study in business administration or a related field.
- 1.Consider completing a relevant VET qualification. This could be a Certificate III in Business (Administration) (BSB30120) or Certificate IV in Business (Administration) (BSB40120). Alternatively, a degree such as a Bachelor of Business Administration can open a broader range of career options.
- 2.Develop strong computer skills. Many employers seek candidates with experience using the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- 3.Gain workplace experience supporting people or projects. You could start off as an Administration Officer.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Executive Assistant employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Travel Coordination
Executive Support
Diary Management
Administrative Support
Minute Taking
Email Management
Microsoft Office
Email
Calendar Management
Meeting Coordination
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Latest Executive Assistant reviews
5.0Feb 2024
Executive Assistant...Challenge yourself to be the best you can be!
Reviewer's QualificationAdvanced Diploma of Business Management
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationCommunity Services & Development
The good thingsThe UPside...Variety
Working in an Executive Assistant position is a very enjoyable and rewarding career that in many cases is a progression upward through a variety of roles. From Receptionist to Of...
The challengesThe DOWNside...Perception
There is still a perception that an EA is just a glorified secretary-typist-receptionist instead of a highly valued strategic partner. So having to break that perception do...
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5.0May 2021
Executive Assistant is a powerful pillar of any organization
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Business Administration
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationResearch & Development
The good thingsExecutive Assistant is one of the most confidential and trustworthy job. Being an EA we will get know the most confidential matters of the organisation before anyone get to know. The loyalty to keep ...
The challengesThe role of a executive assistant is the most challenging one, wherein you have to win the trust of most of the people around you, you should have extra ordinary communication & interpersonal skills a...
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