As an old adage goes: behind every highly-successful CEO stands an exceptional executive assistant. Unlike lower-level administrative roles, executive assistants are often expected to have strong business acumen skills (and often — relevant executive education). They must also have extraordinary interpersonal skills and superwoman-like organizational skills. 

That said, a long list of job requirements also comes with solid compensation. Many executive assistant roles assume six-figure compensation and open a path to managerial roles. 

Yet, to land those prestigious jobs, you need to do well in a job interview. This post offers a bit list of interview questions for executive assistant roles you should practice answering.  

What Does a CEO Look for in an Executive Assistant?

A CEO looks for an ally in form of an executive assistant. They want a person they can trust to follow through with their promises and get the job done with minimal supervision. The best (and highest-paid) executive assistants are autonomous and self-reliant. They can effectively switch between working independently and collaborating with others on joint tasks.…

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