What does an Executive Assistant do?

An executive assistant coordinates and provides high-quality administrative support to the executive team. An executive assistant's role may also include analyzing documents, preparing research reports, and occasionally supervising staff members. As such, executive assistants function as an integral and indispensable part of the office and can be found in any industry – government, education, retail, hospitality, recreation, and more.

Many executive assistants begin their career path as an administrative assistant, eventually being promoted into an executive assistant role. The best executive assistants are outgoing, have an eye for detail, and work well with a wide variety of personalities.

What responsibilities are common for Executive Assistant jobs?
  • Schedule appointments, and maintain and update supervisors' daily calendar
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, plan logistics, and submit expense reports
  • Screen all incoming phone calls, inquiries, visitors, and correspondence, and route accordingly
  • Maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
  • Manage complex office administrative work requiring the use of independent judgment and initiative
What are the typical qualifications for Executive Assistant jobs?
  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience
  • 5 years of experience in administrative support functions
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with a strong attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and social media web platforms
  • Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
EducationBachelor's Degree
Work/Life Balance
3.7 ★
Salary Range--
Career Opportunity
3.6 ★
Avg. Experience2-4 years

Executive Assistant Salaries

Average Base Pay

HK$20,315 /month
Same as national average
Not including cash compensation
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HK$16K
Median: HK$20K
HK$37K
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Glassdoor Estimated Salary

Executive Assistant Career Path

Learn how to become an Executive Assistant, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.

Executive Assistant
HK$300,000/yr
Senior Executive Assistant
No Salary Reports
Lead Executive Assistant
No Salary Reports
Executive Assistant

Years of Experience Distribution

0 - 1
8%
2 - 4
60%
5 - 7
21%
8+
11%
Not including years spent in education and/or training

Executive Assistant Insights

Read what Executive Assistant professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.
Neiman MarcusNeiman Marcus
Executive Assistant
9 Nov 2022

“Everyone I interviewed seemed so lovely and I was honestly very excited and looking forward to starting employment here”

HgHg
Executive Assistant
19 Apr 2022

“Onboarding was super welcoming and the best experience I have had of starting a new role”

sfa designsfa design
Executive Assistant
1 Jul 2022

“You get to be apart of one of the best design teams in LA and work with the coolest clients”

Horwich FarrellyHorwich Farrelly
Litigation Executive
20 Sept 2022

“The pay isn't amazing but not bad considering the positive aspect of the job.”

InvestcorpInvestcorp
Executive Assistant
11 Oct 2021

“Far far too quiet and the job description in the interview was not what the job actually was.”

ECG Management ConsultantsECG Management Consultants
Executive Assistant
26 Feb 2021

“Some really smart consultants who were fun to work with and made coming to work enjoyable.”

Pepperdine UniversityPepperdine University
Executive Assistant
7 Aug 2021

“There is a great sense of team work and have a commons goal of helping students.”

BjakBjak
Senior Administrative Executive
13 Mar 2023

“Working here also gives me great adv when it comes to problem solving and creative thinking to solve customer issues.”

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Executive Assistant Interviews

Frequently asked questions about the role and responsibilities of an Executive Assistant

The most similar professions to Executive Assistant are:
  • Secretary
  • Personal Assistant
  • Executive Secretary
  • Controller

The most common qualifications to become an Executive Assistant is a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and an average of 0 - 1 of experience not including years spent in education and/or training.

Related Careers

Secretary
HK$260,000
No skills overlap
Personal Assistant
HK$210,000
No skills overlap
Executive Secretary
HK$540,000
No skills overlap
Controller
HK$400,000
No skills overlap

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