Category: Self-Assessment
Being an assistant—especially at a high level—can be demanding. For many, the fast pace and constant juggling are part of what makes the role exciting. But too much stress can hurt your productivity, your effectiveness, and ultimately your health.Here are ten practical tips to help keep your stress levels under control. 1. Manage your time […]
Starting a new job can be both exciting and overwhelming. Every organization has its own systems, culture, and pace, and adapting to all of it at once can feel daunting. I remember joining a well-established company where everything from communication style to software felt foreign. That experience inspired me to share what I learned about […]
David Morel, Founder and CEO of Tiger Recruitment, explores how to recognize and manage the often-overlooked emotional labor that comes with being an Assistant. As a CEO, I have seen firsthand how much emotional labor the Assistant profession demands. It is one of the most underestimated and unspoken aspects of the role. Assistants are often […]
As the new year unfolds, discussions about self-evaluations naturally take center stage in offices and virtual collaboration spaces. For executive assistants, navigating this process requires a tailored approach that aligns with the unique responsibilities of the role. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you confidently articulate your achievements and set meaningful goals during this self-reflection period.
Workers in office environments are especially vulnerable. Try to be aware of signs of repetitive strain injury in yourself and your colleagues and correct them early on.
It can be tough to embrace this part of your job, but self-assessment should really be something you look forward to. Here are some things to remember.
You are a top-performing, high-achieving assistant who has accomplished much. So where do you go from here? What might be missing from your bag of skills?
It’s simply a given that leaders carefully set and monitor lofty goals, and it’s an accepted trope of managerial culture that we encourage others to do the same. But it’s important to examine the possible downsides of relentless goal-setting.
You know you’re reliable. But that doesn’t count for much unless people have faith in your follow-through. The more they perceive you as someone who stands by what she says, the more they’ll trust you to deliver on your promises.
Do you think you’ve acquired enough wisdom to make it through all 10 of these questions without a single slipup?