How to Be the Best Executive Assistant Ever

So, you've gotten a job as an executive assistant, and now you want to be the very best that you can possibly be. Here are some tips, from an experienced executive assistnat, to help you be the very best that you can be!

Instructions

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   If you are a brand new executive assistant, one of the best things that you can do is to sit down with your boss and ask him what he expects from you. Ask him what things are most important to him and how you can best serve him. This is going to help you to be the best that you can be. If sitting down directly with the person who you are working for is not an option, your next best bet is to take the time to talk to talk to others who have worked with the company for a long time.

2. Always, always provide more than what your boss expects from you. Be at work before he is, have his calendar for the day sitting on his desk waiting for him, if he has a conference table in his office make sure that it's clean and ready at the start of each day.

3. As an executive assistant, you'll often be representing your boss. That means that you'll be managing correspondence for him, talking to people on his behalf, meeting with people on his behalf, and much more. Make sure that you always represent him well. Always look your best, and act professionally.

4. Be available to your boss after work hours and on the weekends if/when needed. Many executives travel frequently and may need some assistance at strange times when they are on the road. Knowing that they have someone available to help them is going to be something that will be very much appreciated.

5. Be an effective barrier between your boss and things that he/she doesn't want to deal with. Part of the reason that your boss has hired an executive assistant is because there are people and issues who he simply doesn't want to deal with. Deal with those people and things effectively for him and you will be valued forever.

6. When you are at work, always be working. Be available to your boss and don't spend time gossiping or hanging out with others in your office. Never speak poorly about your boss to others, as it will almost surely get back to him,

7. As an executive assistant one of the best things that you can do is to learn your bosses routines, likes, dislikes, etc. If you pay close attention, you will soon be able to anticipate his needs - which will be extremely appreciated.