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Samora Jurna on: Why hiring the right Executive Assistant for your business is mission critical

Written by Alva Labs | Oct 19, 2023 2:35:59 PM

Executive Assistants (EA) are the eyes and ears of your company. They are your gatekeepers, helping keep your business operations running smoothly. But hiring an EA isn't just about whether this person fits your checklist in the present. It's about whether they have the attributes, potential, and skills to learn, adapt as your business shifts gears and ultimately grows. In other words, hiring the right EA is mission-critical if you are serious about running your company. And that starts with opening up the definition of what makes a great Executive Assistant.

On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Samora Jurna, International Talent Acquisition Manager at Headroom, a recruitment platform offering remote Executive Assistance as a service to entrepreneurs and C-Suites in Europe and the USA. Having worked in recruitment consultancy for over 15 years, Samora knows what it takes to find the right EA. She shares her learnings, wisdom, and knowledge on how to find and hire the best Executive Assistant for your business- virtually.

Key takeaways

  • - The secret recipe to hiring great Executive Assistants
  • -The power of looking beyond resumes and applying a personable approach to the recruitment process
  • -Why you should consider onboarding new hires before their first day at work
  • -The importance of setting clear candidate expectations and being transparent throughout the hiring process