How to Write an Executive Assistant Resume
A strong EA resume showcases your organisational skills, discretion, and ability to support senior executives effectively.
1. Show Who You've Supported
- Level: CEO, C-suite, Board, Managing Director
- Organisation size: Revenue, employees, global reach
- Complexity: Multiple executives, international travel
2. Quantify Your Impact
- ❌ "Managed the CEO's calendar"
- ✅ "Managed complex calendar for CEO of $500M company, coordinating 50+ meetings weekly across 4 time zones"
- ✅ "Reduced executive travel costs by 25% through strategic vendor negotiations"
- ✅ "Coordinated 15+ board meetings annually, preparing materials for 12 directors"
3. Key Competencies
- Diary Management: Complex scheduling, meeting coordination
- Travel: International itineraries, visa coordination
- Communication: Stakeholder management, gatekeeping
- Projects: Event coordination, office management
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not specifying the seniority of executives supported
- Listing tasks without showing complexity or scale
- Forgetting to mention confidentiality and discretion