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6. “Administrative assistants are
the lifeblood of an organization.
They are information and people
managers, and no company
could be successful without
them” (Burton, 14).
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Executive assistants are powers
behind the throne
Executive assistants exert quiet
influence
Thomas Lee
Updated 8:20 am, Thursday, August 14, 2014
“An office professional often can
take paths leading to other
careers, including ones that
involve supervision and
management. Therefore, office
professionals should prepare
themselves mentally for
advancement and for greater
challenges and responsibilities”
(Burton, 533)
Gatekeeping Strategies for Administrative Assistants
AAR/ Administrative assistant Resource
Administrative Assistant Resource
August 13, 2012
“Administrative assistants are often the foundation
of an executive’s success. By keeping their cool and
maintaining records and the details of an office,
department or individual, these professionals are
integral in the information flow at a company.”
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9. Per RTC WOIS, “In Washington, the
average entry-level wage
for executive secretaries
and executive administrative
assistants is $3,274 per month
($18.89 per hour).”
Per RTC WOIS, “Benefits also
vary. Most full-time executive
secretaries earn typical benefits.
These include paid vacation,
sick leave, and health insurance.”