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"I really enjoy being an Executive Assistant and building work relationships with folks. I love being part of a team that allows me to grow personally and professionally while exercising my strong skills and experience toward the success of the organization. I can honestly say, there isn't anything about being an Executive Assistant that I hate."
Posted 9 years ago in Palo Alto, CA
Executive Assistant at Auto Touch Faucet
in San Gabriel, CA

What do you like about working at Auto Touch Faucet?

"I have a passion for digital marketing strategies and new media, so using those to grow a business was very rewarding"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Explain how your experience and unique skill set can benefit the company"

What don't you like about working at Auto Touch Faucet?

"The CEO's management strategy was based on minute by minute micro management"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Focus more on output instead of managing someone minute by minute. Employees will be happier and feel like a part of the team."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 2 / 5
Executive Assistant at Walgreens
in Katy, TX

What do you like about working at Walgreens?

"The history and the constant challenges along with working with people and dealing with customers."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Just be honest and natural, and be prepared for situational and environmental questions."

What don't you like about working at Walgreens?

"Management, lack of opportunity, no resources, no outlet for growth, lack of respect."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Time management is needed, respect for employees and actual involvement."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Executive Assistant at The I.Grace Co.

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"Luxury construction is no joke."

What do you like about working at The I.Grace Co.?

"Prestigious environment with some of the most expensive residential construction projects recorded."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Come into work 15 minutes early, and stay 15 minutes late."

What don't you like about working at The I.Grace Co.?

"Really a great company. Probably construction hours in general, very serious personalities."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Management should always be in appreciation for dedicated hard workers, and not depend on the time clock so much."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Executive Assistant at Sumner Vision
in Denver, CO

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"It was a small family environment."

What do you like about working at Sumner Vision?

"I liked the small family environment and the support staff that I worked with"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you say you are flexible, truly be flexible for this company."

What don't you like about working at Sumner Vision?

"There was not much support from the CEO and owner."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The manager needed to be onsite to see the day to day operations to get a handle of what was really going on"

Person You Work For 3 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 3 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Executive Assistant at Consolidated Investment Group
in Englewood, CO

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"Not pleasant"

What do you like about working at Consolidated Investment Group?

"It was a job which had no growth potential at all"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you enjoy working long days and having no time for play/family - go for it"

What don't you like about working at Consolidated Investment Group?

"Being treated like a factory worker instead of a blue collar worker"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Forget about your previous successes and focus on your future successes"

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Executive Assistant at The Way Cos.
in Houston, TX

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Loved the people, not so much the job."

What do you like about working at The Way Cos.?

"Friendly people and great location in Houston. The company has a stellar reputation in its core business, which is HVAC maintenance."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are looking for a steady job, it is a great opportunity. However, if you want an interesting job, it leaves something to be desired."

What don't you like about working at The Way Cos.?

"The work was unexciting and the compny has little respect for technical talent."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Don't focus on process so much that you lose access to the talent of your employees."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 3 / 5
Executive Assistant at Harris DeVille & Associates
in Baton Rouge, LA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"My experience working here is PRICELESS"

What do you like about working at Harris DeVille & Associates?

"It is a small family business and everyone treats one another like family"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest, a go-getter and self motivator that works hard"

What don't you like about working at Harris DeVille & Associates?

"It is a small family business, everyone knows each others business whether you want them to or not"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Executive Assistant at Moran, Kimura & Heising
in Torrance, CA

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"Working at MKH has benefited my administrative talents."

What do you like about working at Moran, Kimura & Heising?

"Working with financial planners and learning about different investment products."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Great company but it is a very small office with only about eight people."

What don't you like about working at Moran, Kimura & Heising?

"Not being able to advance to management or to cross train in other areas."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"To cross train entire staff in all areas of work so the office is multi-talented and runs smoothly."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Executive Assistant at Nisum Technologies
in San Francisco, CA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Amazing India-based IT company"

What do you like about working at Nisum Technologies?

"IT companies are fun to work for because they are easy going yet dedicated to the work."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I would say that learn what IT companies do and be prepared to work in different Time zones."

What don't you like about working at Nisum Technologies?

"It was a very long time ago. I can not recall anything that I did not like about this company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They were very organized and well maintained. Nothing for the management."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Executive Assistant at Cell Technology
in Mountain View, CA

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"Layed-back and easy going. Fun to work here."

What do you like about working at Cell Technology?

"Small well organized company. It was fun working here because everyone was a team player"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know everything about the company and learn what they do."

What don't you like about working at Cell Technology?

"I couldn't stay there longer due to family emergency, however, nothing that I did not like about the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They have a very well oriented management system from purchasing orders to shipping the orders on time."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Executive Assistant at Walgreens
in Tipp City, OH

What do you like about working at Walgreens?

"Great company for a young person fresh out of college."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Great company to start off when you get out of college. Pharmacy would be the best practice."

What don't you like about working at Walgreens?

"Very selective on who they choose for a position. based more on opinion than overall talent."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more responsive to concerns from your management, listen to their concerns."

Person You Work For 2 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Executive Assistant at Junior Achievement
in Seattle, WA

What do you like about working at Junior Achievement?

"My coworkers are very nice and capable people. I enjoy spending time with them and collaborating with them, when I am able to."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I don't think they would want me to talk to anyone who is interviewing. I'd say run."

What don't you like about working at Junior Achievement?

"There is no room to grow in my career, the management does not trust the employees to make decisions for themselves. I am held accountable for things that I feel like I have no control over."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would create a much more collaborative environment where everyone can contribute and have their opinions heard. I would ensure that all employees had the information necessary to do their job properly."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 2 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Executive Assistant at New Jersey Business Finance Corp.
in Fort Lee, NJ

What do you like about working at New Jersey Business Finance Corp.?

"At New Jersey Business Finance Corp, I liked all aspects of my job relating to is duties and processes. I liked dealing with clients, being the liason and dealing with the federal government (sba), processing loans, micro-managing a small office, providing executive support to the president of a company, etc."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I would advise them to watch their backs and keep track of EVERYTHING they do!"

What don't you like about working at New Jersey Business Finance Corp.?

"The managers were biased and petty, they shifted blam and work responsibilities for personal gain, they did not give respect when it was due nor acknowledge a good job done. Tried to make me feel inferior and under qualified for my position when it was clear I was doing great."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Give respect where respect is due, acknowledge and encourage productivity and a pleasant work environment, Treat everyone fair and equal."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 2 / 5 Work Setting 2 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
Executive Assistant at Association for a Better Long Island
in Hauppauge, NY

What do you like about working at Association for a Better Long Island?

"Very interesting at times and I learn a great deal about state and local politics"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"You must be OK spending a decent amount of time on your own, but the potential to learn and hone your job skills are great."

What don't you like about working at Association for a Better Long Island?

"It is a small organization and I am by myself most of the time. I would like to work for a bigger company where I would have a better salary, co-workers and the ability to be promoted."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would try to modernize the organization and involve younger generations"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 3 / 5 Rewards You Receive 2 / 5 Growth Opportunities 2 / 5
Company Culture 2 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Executive Assistant at Reliance Supplements
in Edison, NJ

Please give us a one liner to describe this review.

"They are the worst people I have ever worked for."

What do you like about working at Reliance Supplements?

"Nothing at this company is normal, starting at the top and heading all the way down. They lie about almost everything they represent themselves to be."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Run as fast as you can away from these people!!!"

What don't you like about working at Reliance Supplements?

"Everything, that is the best word that I have, EVRYTHING!"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Step asside and hire people who can run the company for you. You have your heads too far up your asses to be affective."

Person You Work For 1 / 5 People You Work With 3 / 5 Work Setting 1 / 5
Support You Get 1 / 5 Rewards You Receive 1 / 5 Growth Opportunities 1 / 5
Company Culture 1 / 5 Way You Work 1 / 5
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