Why are you an executive assistant? “This question distinguishes applicants who can do the tasks associated with the job from those who comprehend the role, which is to support you,” says Jill Glist, president of Lambent Services, a New York and Los Angeles based personal assistant agency. Look for someone who mentions constructive qualities such as enjoying helping others be organized.

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