What it's like to be an Executive Assistant | Day in the life
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Let me show you a day in the life of What it's like to be an Executive Assistant for a semi big company. An executive assistant always likes to be in control of EVERY situation no matter what! 😉 Also, I am wearing a comfy outfit because since COVID happened, we have been working from home and I don't care what anyone says, I DO NOT work at home in JEANS like some other crazy people out there....😂
If you are also an executive assistant or personal assistant, let me know in the comments! would love to connect with you 😊
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Who else is in an assistant job? What does your day to day look like?
Mine is similar, I enjoy working from home..
Hi! I’m an EA to the CEO in Los Angeles. This was so interesting to watch because EA jobs can be so different from one company to the next! I’ve been in my role for over 3 yrs now and I’m very self-directed. Which can sometimes be a blessing and sometimes a curse lol. It requires extreme motivation and organization. My CEO likes to assign me larger projects with a general timeline for each (many running concurrently) and then I break them down on my own to create my own schedule from week to week. We are a small team so it often gets hectic when I take on additional tasks when collaborating on other things. I’m also the first to respond to a variety of emergency situations. It can be insane some weeks and pretty chill other weeks. Either way, I love my job and I hope it stays that way! It’s so important to have a good relationship with your boss and work for someone who truly respects and appreciates you, otherwise it would be a nightmare.
@@richellebd Thanks for your comment Richelle! Lovely to hear from a fellow EA. I know exactly what you mean, some days it can feel like a never ending tornado but that is why we love our jobs because no two days are the same 😅. I'm glad you also have a boss that respects you and that you get along with, I couldnt even imagine what it would be like not to have that kind of support being in the job we are.
@@richellebd agree with you, it's important to have a Boss that respects you and communicate clearly...
I am. It's a lot like yours. Only that I work with lawyers and attorneys...fast pace.
Hello! I'm so glad I found your channel! I've honestly been spam watching it between bouts of working on projects for my job, and you've absolutely helped me find a better mindset for my position.
I've literally only been a Personal Assistant for 3 weeks, (landed my first job in early May, after years of doing only customer service and restaurant work) and I love it already! We work part in-office and part at home, depending on the needs of our company, so I get to experience both sides of it.
I'll admit, sometimes when I work at home, I do find it hard to stay productive, but I contribute the fact that I'm brand new and my manager hasn't given me that many tasks yet (she's been wonderful and is teaching me slowly what she expects of me, which has been great. Not stressful at all ---- Yet -----)
Thank you for sharing your life with us!
update? 👀
I'm a newly employed personal assistant, hoping to get more guidance from you and do great on the job.
How you coming along as a PA now?
This was very helpful. I am starting a new job as a personal assistant tomorrow.
Hi, how was your first day like?
Can you please share your experience
I received my offer 2 days ago. It’s for a government organization in my country that aligns with my interests and studies. But I’m so scared. Idk if I want to take it. I’ve never done anything of this sort before. 😞 they were so excited to tell me I was chosen and they said I was their first choice from the very beginning. But I’m just so apprehensive. Do you have advice?
Congratulations on being chosen! That is awesome. If it aligns with your interests and your studies, what is making you apprehensive about taking the job?
@@Meralijay thank you :) it’s just that I would be supporting both the director general but then also the team of up to 20 people. I’m organized but I’m not hyper-organized (which I can work on) and I’m so incredibly scared to make mistakes and fail all those people. I’m scared that my mistakes will mess up big things for my boss if he’s depending on me.
@@akosibail Previously in my role I have supported the Managing Director and General Managers as well as the rest of our leadership team which had 10 people in it. Its okay to make mistakes as thats how you learn and become better at your job. I don't think you should be afraid of making mistakes as long as you are trying your best :). Also, if it helps you, you can ask them what their expectations of you are. You may be mainly supporting the director general then supporting the rest of the team with general duties. Don't be afraid to make mistakes as I am sure the director general has made plenty in their time which lead them into the position they are in today. You are not a robot lol.
@@Meralijay this is so true. I am a 29 year old. I have made plenty of mistake in my life. I still make them occasionally. I just don't seem to have enough time in the day and have difficulty doing the tasks that a personal assistant does.
how are you finding it so far?
I’m starting a EA job this week from home so this was actually kinda help to set up my day haha 😅 thanks
I LOVE working from home as a personal assistant. 💖 Your home is lovely and the flowers on your desk are super cute. I choose my own hours every day, so my struggle is trying to get out of bed at a reasonable time. It's so hard to get up!!
HAHA! I feel you honestly its so hard to stick to a routine these days but I try my best to as it helps for when I actually need to go into the office.
Working from home is the best, I do miss the office and my colleagues sometimes though.
@@Meralijay Thanks for your reply! I really want and need to get into a routine, especially because I'll be full time in my position soon! I'm glad I'll always be working from home and won't have to travel to an office, but workplace camaraderie is fun too. I still see my friends at least twice a week.
@@sarahfaith316 I think the easiest way to establish a routine is to just not think about it and do it lol I write down what I want to accomplish in my mornings and that gets me out of bed. That's awesome that you'll be from home full time! Honestly I save so much money on fuel and highway Tolls just by working from home!
@@Meralijay Thanks!! And me too...I've always dreamed of a short work commute - I was jealous of my husband's 3 minute commute, and now mine is even shorter! 😁
@@sarahfaith316 You're still a PA?
I'm only fifteen and I've been looking at this job since I was 9 years old. I wish I was old enough already. 😩
Thank you for watching! You will be soon enough!
Do my laundry, and make it snappy! xD
@Garou
You will regret saying that trust me don't rush your teens years
please do not rush your teenage years, love. trust me!!! i used to wish the same thing, but the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. please enjoy them while you can❤️😘you have the rest of your life to be an adult/independent.
Maybe at 16 you can find a part time job as a receptionist to get started :)
I would like to become an executive assistant, but I don’t know where to start. Any tips?
Hi lovely,
Some advice I can share with you are below:
1. Do your research on what type of Executive Assistant you want to be. What I mean by that is determine which company you want to work for and if you want to work for a CEO or a Managing Director as the tasks involved could be quite different.
2. Do some sort of education (bachelors degree is not always necessary so again, check with the company you want to work for if they require a certificate or something higher).
3. Learn how to better organise yourself. Wether or not this means watching organisational videos or taking a Project course as most things you would do will involve projects for the MD or CEO.
4. Be open to opportunities you may not consider.
5. Being an EA is hard work sometimes as some days you may feel as though no one see's you or appreciates what you do so you have to be able to do things for your own internal motivation and not wait for praise from others.
6. Talk to others who are EA's and network with them (pretty similar to what you are doing now).
There's so much more I can say but so little space on a reply on RUclips lol. I am happy to connect with you over Instagram if you like @jayberardinelli is my handle.
Good luck! I love being an EA and I know so many people who have been EA's for years and they still love their job.
It recommend Trello for tracking work. IT will save oodles of time versus writing a task list.
Compared to my job this looks like a spa day!
🤣 this comment is funny. But believe me, she doesn't show how much stress the job entails. It's the most stressful job I have ever had.
Executive Assistant sounds like the perfect title
Hello there! Thank you for this video, I feel like a lot of us gained a bit of insight as to what it's like. I had a question about transitioning into an EA role that I'm hoping you could give me some advice on? So I've worked off and on as an administrative assistant for about three years, but recently I took a quick break to pursue my passion for Japanese culture and taught in Japan for almost two years. Since coming back, I realized I would love to upgrade to an Executive Assistant position, but I'm not sure how I can make that transition, especially with so many already asking for EA experience. I'd appreciate any and all advice!
Did you become an EA?
I'm a male attorney and I'm being interviewed for EA of the CEO of a massive tax law firm. It's different to what I'm used to so I'm admittedly incredibly nervous as to what the expectations will be and how I can best fulfill them. I made the application because I believe I can learn a ton from the CEO as a professional on the day to day running of the company. Wish me luck!
Hi! I know it's easy to say don't be nervous but try to wow them with your talent! Let me know how it turns out :) Good luck!
How did it go? Did you get the EA gig? I'm a lawyer and applied to a similar position recently. I should start next week and I'm a nervous wreck.
@@kenngure5481 no I didn't (fortunately) - the interview was enough to make me realize that it was a highly toxic work environment with a high attrition rate. The CEO I would have been working for seemed to as if he had done a line right before the meetings and his demeanour was very off-putting.
Good luck with your application though! I wish you the best 🙏
@@diogeneslantern18 He seems like quite the line manager 😉
Thank you.
I went to school for Psychology and graduated in 2019 with a bachelors in psych. Now that I have been working in the field for almost two years I realized that it is not the field I want to be in. I have always been passionate about organization, task oriented jobs, and making sure people are on top of what they need to be on top of. I am thinking of switching careers into the administrative field but need some tips. I am looking at jobs such as administrative assistant positions but would love some suggestions on where to start since this is a very different field than what I have been working in.
may I ask what job you worked for 2 years with a bachelors in psych? I am currently in my second year of college, majoring in psych, and I kinda have been re-thinking my decision. A lot of people told me it isn't possible to get a job with a bachelors in psych, that's why i'm curious about your job so I can research it and see if it's something I could be interested in lol
I graduated with psych degree and want to reassure you, you can do so much in the healthcare space and make a great living. I am in healthcare IT, traveled all over the world, and looking to retire soon, young. Good luck.
@@janiceg7661 Hey Janice! what kind of healthcare IT do you do? I am trying to switch careers as I have been in the healthcare as an ultrasound tech. Would love to pick your brain about your career!!
Wonderful video! I start as a CEO Assistant again from april. I worked in this position for over 7 years and everytime i had extremely bosses (very angry, not friendly) but now i think i found a good company were i can start my dream job again. Can you please make a video of your organizationtools like a planer or only on the MAC? That would be inspired. Im searching a good orga tool for the new job. I think its not a good deal to write every meeting in a calender because of changes or else. I will have 3 bosses and i think it would be very confused. Or what would you said?
Many greetings from Germany
That's awesome to hear and so good to connect with someone who has been in the same job for years and still enjoys it! I currently don't really have an external planner. I use my calendar mostly for reminders etc and sometimes use Microsoft Notes for anything else I might need. I will consider making a video only if it's going to be beneficial for you guys.
Good luck going into your new role, you will nail it! ❤
I love this video
This is helpful
Thanks
Thank you for this! I currently work as an immigration paralegal, but am really interested in starting EA work. I’m def going to binge all your videos!
wow! great video! very fun to watch!
Isabella Schultz thanks so much for watching!
Hey ! Your video was very helpful , i would love to know which app do you use to cheek on the boss calender besides yours , Thank you very much !
Haha... I need an assistant like you!
🤣 thanks so much for watching!
wow your home looks aesthetic, will you do some home tours in some next videos? 😍
I work from home one day a week now we are not in lockdown, I love your set up but my “home office” is very often my bed 😂😂😂
I used to do this too, but it is just not feasible when you have a lot of virtual meetings 😂
Nice work on the Video! good insight and entertaining.
Thanks for watching 🙂
Lol this is so easy. My day consists of constantly running around from 8 am to 11 pm, talking to people and managing the boss's schedule while eating lunch on foot waiting for the boss to come out from a meeting.
Oh also, drive at high speeds in an illegal fashion, talk down to people and be assertive because they tend be lazy employees and so on.
Like what even is this? I envy this but making some fruity drink and starting work in the morning? Haha :DD
woww gives energy to the lazy persons like me ..Thank You dear
Love your monitor, may I ask the brand? Thank you ♥️
What songs are these? I love them! “Is it love”…
What’s it like being an executive assistant ?
It's awesome, I love my job!
I’m looking to get into this ❤️ I just got my first lead.
Congrats!
I am interested in where you found your weekly planner pad!
I went to school for office administration i didn't finish it due to my mom sickness. But I was an Administrative Assistant for 10years 2005 to 2015 owner had passed away. I really want to be an Executive Assistant im getting certified this month. Am I on the right track? Ive been looking for an Administrative Asst position and still no one wants to hire me. And receptionist positions. I get nothing. What should I do?
Cherry Lu hey! Thanks for watching. All you can do is keep trying and maybe getting certified would help. Also you could ask for a reference from one of your colleagues who you used to report to or someone you used to work with. It might help others confidence in hiring you knowing that you can do the job well. ❤️
@@Meralijay oh ok thank you
I'm still at university studying business administration but my dream is to become an executive assistant ❤so make more videos like this
Love this video! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Emma! My desk is from Office works in Aus 🙂 Accessories are from Kmart x
Where did you get your planner from?
Very good videos. My question is if you fall sick for one day or multiple days, what happens, is it looks at not that well by your boss? Does it affect your work a lot
Everyone gets sick from time to time, which is why we have personal leave days! It is perfectly fine to take leave if you are ill. Your boss will understand.
I got an offer for Executive assistant position in abudhabi, So if any one doing EA jobs in the middle east please share your experience
Which course should i take for college to become an EA
Sorry, I am not from the US so I am unsure. Maybe speak to a career counsellor at school or do some research online?
@@Meralijay sure😊
Contact your local community college to see if they have a professional certificate type of course of study. Professionally trained secretaries, female and male, are still needed at the highest levels.
Here’s a tip, lose the music. Otherwise the vid was very helpful. I’m an EA too so I enjoyed it
Hi! I’m a high school student and this is my dream job once I graduate and finish studying 🥺🥺❤️✨ Do you really get very very busy when you become an executive assistant even when working at home?
Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to watch my video and comment :) Yes indeed I do get quite busy. There are ebs and flows sometimes depending on whats going on in the business at times but its definitely a busy role! 🙂
@@Meralijay Ooohhh, I see~ Can I ask what course do I take to be an EA? I researched about it and I think I saw something that states that I have to graduate with certificates of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. Should I take Business Administration? and is it right that I took ABM as a senior-high strand?
(sorry if I have many questions, I’m only 16 and I become confused a lot of times ‘cause I consider a lot of courses as my preference~ I’ve been watching your vids for a while now and you keep me motivated and you inspire me to strive for what I really want 🥺❤️✨)
@@laudien4940 Aw thats so sweet. It depends on what country you are in. It's hard to say but maybe you can speak to a career advisor at school? I'm not sure if you guys have that sort of thing? Maybe they can point you in the right direction if you need a certain course to be completed. I'm in Australia and I don't think you need to complete anything specific to become an EA unless you are working for the government I think - again I could be wrong. Sorry if that doesn't help you but keep aspiring to your goals and ask your teachers/professors, they may be able to give you some advice!
@@Meralijay thank you so much! Your advice is very helpful~ 🥺❤️✨ I would consult to our career advisor after my class today! Thank you so much really~ And I will keep reaching my dreams! Thank you, and I’ll continue supporting your videos! Have a great dayyyyy~ ❤️✨
Is it possible to be a PA to two different people at the same time ?
Yes it definitely is. I did that at one stage.
Yes i have 3 Bosses as a PA :)
Hi I hope you’re having a great day! I’m a freshmen and I’m interested in being an executive assistant but I don’t know what I should do to become one. I was hoping you had some ideas? I like to plan things and be ahead that’s why I’m searching right now. If you don’t mind me asking how’d you become one?
Zenab Bakayoko Hi! Thank you for watching. I have a bachelors degree in a completely unrelated field. I’m not sure what the requirements are where you live. I would suggest doing some research into what is required to become an executive assistant in your state. It would most likely be getting some sort of certificate as you would need to know how to manage your time and use various types of computer programs depending on the role itself. I hope that helps you, it’s hard to suggest things when I don’t live in your country. ❤️
What is your salary, if you don't mind me asking?
What notes do you take in the meetings?
Any action items that arise from the meetings and just summary points for those who couldnt make it to the meeting. These then get distributed after the meeting to the attendees.
Im an EA IN state govt in Melbourne
Do u work from home ? You don't need to go to the company's office or something ?
Maya Dz I’m working from home due to COVID 19. Our business says it’s the safest option for us right now but before COVID I was in an office
hey , I really enjoyed your video , may I ask u a question , I have a diploma in assistant administrative , is it possible to become executive assistant or should I complete my education ?
Hi, thank you for watching! I think it depends on the job description.. some may not need an education degree and take you on like this but I would suggest talking to the hiring managers in what they are looking for. Maybe do some research on some job offers out there currently and see if they require a degree or not.
@@Meralijay oh thanks!
Im starting my job as a EA for a CEO in a recruiting firm, got any tips ?
Congrats on your role that’s amazing. Check out my other video on what to avoid doing when you have an assistant role :)
Hey Jay, i started my new PA Job yesterday and my 3 Execs have a lot of Meetings everyday. Do you have Any tipps for me? I cant Remember them that they have a Meeting because they have Every 15 min a Meeting :D can i do something To Show them my skills without remember? Thank you so much!
Having three execs is a lot of work and dont put too much pressure on yourself to remember. An average human can only remember maximum of seven items I think. Write it all down! Or print off their schedules and have them in your diary with you during the day.
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9 NIV
ROMANS 10:9-11 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame”
Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.””
Luke 19:10
God wants us to believe in His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, who died for our sins :D When we truly believe in our hearts that Jesus is the Son of God, who died for our sins so we could have eternal life with God, we are saved from the eternal fire and have eternal life in Christ Jesus!! 💖 May God bless you all!!
Dont' know why I liked this so much - but I did .... Used to be an exec admin - so I know the work it realy takes. I'm in publishing now - and if I were to offer you a sample of any of my books - would you be interested ? I have 2 in mind you may enjoy. thanks and keep Keeping them organized :0
i want to help youuu
Afsana Siddika thank you for watching!
the audio quality is not good, music too loud and then I can't hear what you say when you talk as too quite and mumbled. Frustrating as you may be saying interesting things.
Thanks for your constructive criticism. I will take this on board. Thanks for watching.
my god what taste in music. hate hippy hoppy rap mess
What happens when an EA needs to go on Vacations?