Category Archives: ELS Blog

How to Embrace Artificial Intelligence as an Executive Assistant

Are Google Home and Alexa going to take over your job? Rhonda Scharf, Speaker, Consultant, and Author, expands on the implications of artificial…
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The Seven Cs of Administrative Professionals

Essential tips and actions to own your career path and start creating a strategy to advance.
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Everything Right And Wrong with The Devil Wears Prada

Was the role of an assistant accurately portrayed in the Devil Wears Prada? We dive into the differences between Hollywood and reality.
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How to Thrive When a Great Working Relationship with Your Boss Changes

How do you navigate the uncertain landscape when your executive leaves? Elaine Holmquist, Senior Executive Assistant for a global pharmaceutical company, shares her…
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PM 101: What Executive Assistants Need to Know

Project management (PM) is an essential skill for executive assistants. Not only does PM education/certification help you get a seat at the table,…
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Ethics for Executive Assistants

What ethical responsibilities need to be upheld by executive assistants? Does the landscape of responsibility change when held to a confidentiality or non-disclosure…
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The Assistant’s Guide to Structuring an Executive’s Time

The Harvard business review recently published a study on time management for CEOs. Some may be wondering where executive assistants fit into the…
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Resume Building Do’s and Don’ts For the Executive Assistant Career

Building a resume can be a daunting task. To make for a seamless resume reboot, we’ve put together a dos and don’ts list…
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Personal Branding LinkedIn Mistakes You Are Probably Making

Whether you are looking to step into leadership and grow within your role, or are looking to pursue new career ventures, personal branding…
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Tips and Tricks for the Diligent Note Taker

For executive assistants (EAs) and others, note taking can seem like a tedious activity that doesn’t differ far from the Power Point or…
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