We surveyed 11,328 executive assistants to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical executive assistant. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an executive assistant?
Low
High
Working as an executive assistant typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an executive assistant?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an executive assistant typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an executive assistant?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as an executive assistant. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for executive assistants.
Do executive assistants work full-time or part-time?
87% of executive assistants work in full-time roles while 13% work part-time.