As an EA you’re asked to think strategically to make sure the efforts of your office are aligned with the overall business plan. But what does it mean and how […]
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How To Write A Competitive Resume in 2022
When it comes to resumes, we’ve seen quite a few in our time. Each week we review at least 20, looking for the perfect fit for our clients. So, what […]
Get your CV sorted! Tips from our Managing Director, Ursula
We all know that a well-crafted CV opens doors to new job opportunities, without it, you’re not getting an interview, so you best make it work as hard you do! […]
Do you want to be in a senior EA role? Ashlee shares her insights.
Tell us about you and how you came to be in a Senior EA role in Government? Hey, I’m Ashlee and I have worked for the Government for over 5 […]
When it comes to seeking employment, having a personal brand is essential!
We all know the old saying it’s not what you know; it’s who you know. We’ve all heard that saying and more than likely we have said it from time to […]
Out of the comfort zone
I am sitting here thinking about what I want to say and feeling very uncomfortable about writing down my thoughts and sharing them with others to read. This is very […]
From EA to VA – What’s all the fuss about?
Working as a virtual assistant compared to an executive assistant has it’s bonuses like providing you with lots of flexibility and much diversity, but like many good things in life, there is always a flipside.
What does it take to be an EA?
What does it take be an EA? I meet a lot of admin professionals who tell me they dream of becoming an EA one day. I always say, follow your […]
Stress and the Modern EA
Stress and the modern Executive Assistant: Why building resilience and focussing on your wellbeing is key to your success Did you know that the stress levels of an Executive Assistant […]
Dive deep to find your treasure
For Ursula Kohler, Capital EA’s MD, asking the big questions will always be on the table, front and centre. “You need to know what you want, what is going to […]
I walked away and that’s okay!
Earlier this year I walked away from my job as an assistant director/EL1 in the Australian Public Service. It was a great job, in a fabulous and exciting location. The […]
Grittily persevering in building resilience
I have a lot to thank Chumbawamba for. You remember it: “I get knocked down, but I get up again, You are never gonna keep me down …..” If there […]