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How to get an executive assistant job without prior executive assistant experience. An expert gives you the scoop...

EXPERT Q&A FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS

QUESTION:  I'm an administrative assistant who wants to proceed to the level of an executive assistant. But every time I see an opening for an executive assistant, the qualifications say that previous experience is required. This seems like a no-win situation. What can I do to overcome this "executive assistant experience required" hurdle?

You’re not alone in facing this problem. I hear it a lot, from enterprising assistants at every level. Here are two possible solutions:

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