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Inside the Mind of a Hiring Manager: What They Look for When Hiring Administrative and Executive Assistants.
Hiring the right Assistant, whether it’s an Executive Assistant to the CEO or an Office Coordinator dynamo, can make or break a team. The right one keeps everything running smoothly, remembers birthdays, prevents double-booked meetings, and somehow knows when you need caffeine before their managers do . Ever wonder what hiring managers actually look for when hiring administrative professionals? Let’s take a peek behind the curtain. If you’re looking to hire your next Assistan

Bradford Mattin
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Recruiting for Cultural Fit: Why Skills Aren’t Enough.
After 25 years in recruiting, I can tell you with absolute certainty: hiring the right person is about much more than what’s on a résumé. Don’t get me wrong—skills and experience matter, but when it comes to administrative and executive support roles, cultural fit, professionalism, and personality match will make or break success. That’s one of the reasons I’ve always loved recruiting for administrative roles at every level. These positions are the heartbeat of a company. The

Bradford Mattin
Oct 15, 20253 min read


Ready To Hire Your First Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or Chief of Staff?
A friendly guide for new businesses expanding their office footprint. This year, San Francisco has seen one of the largest comebacks in...

Bradford Mattin
Sep 17, 20254 min read


The Top 5 Traits of Exceptional Executive Assistants – According to a Veteran Recruiter.
After more than 25 years in Executive Assistant recruiting, I’ve learned a simple truth: the best Executive Assistants don’t just support...

Bradford Mattin
Sep 10, 20253 min read


You Can’t Outsource Intuition: The Case for Local Executive Assistants
After 25 years of recruiting and managing Executive Assistants (EAs) and administrative professionals, I can say this with complete...

Bradford Mattin
Jul 16, 20254 min read
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