I fill executive-assistant jobs at tech companies that pay up to $250,000 a year. There's a surprisingly low barrier to entry — I just look for these traits in people.

Dec 8 2022 by Business Insider

 
Jessica Vann.

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Jessica Vann recruits executive assistants for companies like Okta at her company Maven. She says executive assistants are nothing like secretaries — they're the eyes and ears of a leader. All it takes to get the prestigious job is business acumen, communication skills, and proactiveness.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jessica Vann, the CEO and founder of Maven Recruiting Group. The following has been edited for length and...

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