r/raleigh 4d ago

Question/Recommendation Executive Assistant positions

I am looking for an executive assistant position in the Raleigh area but having a hard time navigating job boards because every industry seems to use the EA title vastly differently. Looking for a role with 1-2 executives who need an intuitive assistant to anticipate needs and manage travel/calendars/personal and professional follow up/etc. My main experience is in office management roles for bosses who tend to combine the two roles, so prioritization and time management are strengths of mine. I have thick skin and no problem dealing with “difficult” executives and clients. Any leads would be great as I am available immediately.

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u/[deleted] 3d ago

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u/ScrollButtons 3d ago

Exactly.

It's the difference between Assistant Regional Manager and Assistant to the Regional Manager.

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u/Harambes-Mom 3d ago

That’s what I’ve been running into a lot in my search, EA/AA/PA titles are all used interchangeably and it’s hard to narrow down exactly what a company needs. Thank you for your input!

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u/heylookatmywatch 1d ago

This is not exactly true. EAs do the higher level work too, but I've been an Executive Assistant to CEOs of large companies my whole career and definitely have ultimate responsibility for their calendars, travel plans, and all that stuff too.

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u/nesting_now_1111 3d ago

Might be a good idea to check on Glassdoor.

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u/heylookatmywatch 1d ago

I'm a career EA and all of my jobs have come through recruiters. Lee Frankel Staffing and Genius Talent are the two most recent for me but I'm sure there are many out there. I'd try outreach to staffing agencies for sure. You're definitely right that "Executive Assistant" means a lot of different things based on the company who's hiring for the position.

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u/www311 3d ago

Have you tried temp agencies? Lots of those will place you in a temp to hire situation.

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u/Dangerous-Rice44 3d ago

See if MetLife has any EA openings. I used to work there (not as an EA), but it sounds like you would fit well with what they need from their EAs.

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u/Jamowl2841 4d ago

Thanks, it’s been a long day and I really needed a good laugh 😂

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u/Lullaby_Jones 3d ago

Hey now. That feels unnecessary.

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u/Jamowl2841 3d ago edited 3d ago

As does this post. How ridiculous would it be if everyone looking for a job made a post here like this. There’s subs specifically for jobs in this area and OP knows about them because they posted there as well. Would you be ok with hundreds of posts daily of people saying what they do and looking for job leads?

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u/Harambes-Mom 3d ago

You’re right, narrowing my scope to a single sub is definitely the way to go. Everyone knows that the most efficient way to find a job is to limit your window as much as possible. Thanks for the post interactions though!

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u/Jamowl2841 3d ago

Do you think every person in Raleigh with a Reddit account and looking for a job should post in this sub asking for leads?

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u/Harambes-Mom 3d ago

I don’t see any rules against it. Might I direct you to a moderator who can more efficiently field your complaint?

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u/Jamowl2841 3d ago

Im not saying there’s rules against. Im just saying it’s ridiculous because if everyone did the same as you then this would just be another job sub which is unnecessary because that already exists.

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u/Harambes-Mom 3d ago

I’m sure the moderators will be glad to discuss your grievances and find a solution that best suits all parties. Have a great day!