Critique this Exec. Assistant job description

[CouttsClient]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

Sorry, I meant to post 'is not'. I fixed it in my original post.
Ahh gotcha

 

[HRoi]

Id cut down on some of the puffery. Qualified candidates know what an executive assistant does and what skills/discretion are needed. no need to dramatize some of the responsibilities

This job posting reeks of too much self importance to me, but thats just my opinion

 

[CouttsClient]

Originally Posted by Alter

Some overlapping points could be combined to make it more concise: • Handles sensitive information with appropriate discretion. This is already covered by the confidentiality line. There are three or four points about scheduling (travel, meetings, calendar management) that could be combined.
Noted. Thanks

Originally Posted by HRoi

Id cut down on some of the puffery. Qualified candidates know what an executive assistant does and what skills/discretion are needed. no need to dramatize some of the responsibilities This job posting reeks of too much self importance to me, but thats just my opinion
Ok. I didn't write this particular copy but yes I think so as well. Hence the need to reduce

 

[HRoi]

Didn't mean to come across as harsh. The first sentence under key responsibilities covers the confidentiality aspect. Can strike all the other references. EA's know that they have to be a good reflection of their boss, and since you already have the "ambassador" comment you can leave it at that without repeating. And then the next few bullets can all be covered by a simple sentence like "manage the CEO's schedule and appointments, as well as the daily responsibilities of the executive office"

 

[Alter]

Actually, it would be helpful to know what the purpose is for the job description.

If this is going to be used to advertise a position then it needs to be greatly cut down. Most of those details can be expressed later in the hiring process. Frankly, I would be turned off by the lengthy descriptions about confidentiality...sounds like there is something illegal or illicit going on.

If this is something to be used for training purposes to explain the range of duties then it is fine to keep the details but, as Hroi said, it needs to lose the puffery.

 

[CouttsClient]

Originally Posted by HRoi

Didn't mean to come across as harsh. The first sentence under key responsibilities covers the confidentiality aspect. Can strike all the other references. EA's know that they have to be a good reflection of their boss, and since you already have the "ambassador" comment you can leave it at that without repeating. And then the next few bullets can all be covered by a simple sentence like "manage the CEO's schedule and appointments, as well as the daily responsibilities of the executive office"
Thank you. I edited it slightly. I'll do more later

 

[CouttsClient]

Originally Posted by Alter

Actually, it would be helpful to know what the purpose is for the job description. If this is going to be used to advertise a position then it needs to be greatly cut down. Most of those details can be expressed later in the hiring process. Frankly, I would be turned off by the lengthy descriptions about confidentiality...sounds like there is something illegal or illicit going on. If this is something to be used for training purposes to explain the range of duties then it is fine to keep the details but, as Hroi said, it needs to lose the puffery.
It will be used to explain the range of duties and not posted for public browsing. It will however be shown to potential candidates to help them better understand the position.

 

[JoelF]

Originally Posted by mrngorickets

Hi,

I agreed with you. Any way, your points of view make me thinking about some thing for my project.

Pls try to keep posting. Tks and best regards

Perfect, you're hired.

 

[ginlimetonic]

why do you need someone degree qualified? you might be screening out all the good experienced PAs.

start over from scratch. Cut it in half. Mention some attractive features of the firm. You make the company sound uptight.

 

[Slopho]

Do you think the phrase "Act as an Ambassador for the Exectuive" is too proactive of a mission for an EA?

 

[dragon8]



Do you think the phrase "Act as an Ambassador for the Exectuive" is too proactive of a mission for an EA?

How about chief of staff?

 

[Slopho]



How about chief of staff?

I think its a better description for a CoS.