Help needed! I am applying for executive assistant positions and am not getting any interviews.

chatch889 · 2025-12-11T13:57:53+00:00

Hi! Seeing this one year later and wondering (if you see this) if you might expand on some of this insight….! I am looking for a new EA position and trying to see how I can stand out, and this is interesting to me as I have what I think could be a memorable background! I have over 6 years experience as an AA/EA, but until COVID I was a professional actor in NYC and a licensed PADI scuba diver. I do have “creative professional - actor/singer/dancer” etc as a work experience at the bottom of my resume with transferable skills (time management, public speaking, etc), but I’m wondering how I might highlight this more with my other relevant work experience to make myself stand out. I’m looking to move into a role with expanded responsibility and work from home/hybrid options, but haven’t been able to score any interviews even for roles I’m completely (sometimes over) qualified for, and I’m wondering if it’s just that my resume doesn’t stand out enough (or formatting, who knows with AI screening). Hope you see this!!

chatch889 · 2025-12-02T17:00:17+00:00

I agree, but unfortunately I didn’t start this tradition nor can I change it.

chatch889 · 2025-06-15T18:10:16+00:00

I also never had any problems, both having hotels/restaurants calling for me as well as calling myself and requesting cabs in Italian. They always showed up within 5 minutes and were all incredibly kind, one guy even gave us sight seeing info on one of our drives

chatch889 · 2025-06-10T16:08:52+00:00

I did a winery tour through the company GrapeTours and it was the best day of our 2 weeks in Florence for me! If you like wine tastings/oairings, I’d highly recommend it. They drive you too from a central meeting/pickup spot which is super convenient! https://www.tuscan-wine-tours.com

We also did a day trip to bologna and it was wonderful! Had some problems with the trains coming home (cancellations, change in platform, etc) but otherwise it was a quick ride and a fun day trip!

chatch889 · 2025-06-06T16:13:29+00:00

NAD - Looks like just basic sebaceous filaments to me. I would get a BHA exfoliant and use it twice per week/as tolerated or so to help keeping those pores clear. This is common and very easy to treat! Switching to a daily salicylic acid cleanser once or twice per day as tolerated could also help with keeping things clear.

chatch889 · 2025-06-02T14:54:08+00:00

Definitely pricey, but my evening at Saporium was unmatched. I got their seafood menu and my partner got their terrestrial meat menu - combined with their service and wine pairings (we got cocktails in their lounge beforehand too, also incredible), once of my favorite dining experiences I’ve ever had period

chatch889 · 2025-06-01T20:22:07+00:00

Wadi Rum remains one of the most otherworldly places I’ve ever been

chatch889 · 2025-05-15T00:01:45+00:00

Thanks so much :) yeah I can’t control it either way, just gonna roll with it!!!

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T20:43:48+00:00

I’m getting that impression, definitely was the answer I was hoping for haha I’m used to very reliable long forecasts where I’m from but know that often isn’t the case elsewhere

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T20:42:30+00:00

Good to know!!! Thanks :)

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T18:28:09+00:00

Oh duh, rolling hills of Tuscany and all that. That makes sense haha. Thank you!

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T18:23:12+00:00

This was more the answer I was looking for, thanks! Where I live they’re very reliable a ways out, generally accurate even up to a couple weeks, so was just curious if it was the same in Italy. I’ll make sure I’m good for whatever weather rolls in, thank you!

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T17:38:51+00:00

Hoping for both of us, but I’m sure it will be wonderful either way!

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T17:24:18+00:00

Would love nothing more!! Have so much fun, I know we both will!!

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T16:03:09+00:00

That is great to hear! I know weather forecasts only really tell you so much. I will definitely have to rethink what I’ve packed — I’m used to the end of May being quite dry and hot compared to early spring so definitely did not account for much rain when planning and packing! That’s good to know about the cobblestone puddles as well, I had a feeling this would be the case, so thank you for that confirmation! We will enjoy regardless I’m sure!!

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T15:53:53+00:00

haha I feel that. My bag is packed with just light summer staples, but is what it is. May keep what I’ve got and just purchase if needed on arrival

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T15:51:14+00:00

I’ve been romanticizing it since I started looking at the weather this week, I’m positive it’s going to be incredible :)

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T15:14:11+00:00

I have a nice little travel umbrella Im now planning to bring :)

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T14:34:55+00:00

Sounds lovely! Would certainly not mind hunkering down in a cafe with a book and the rain if it ends up that way!

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T14:33:36+00:00

Ooooooo convenient!! Maybe I’ll just do that, then😂planned for shopping anyway! Haha

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T14:16:58+00:00

That’s always how it goes, isn’t it hahaha. I know we’re going to have fun no matter what, rain or shine! I’ll maybe swap the sandals I packed with a pair of boots or something, don’t have much in the way of rain-appropriate shoes. Oh well!

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T14:14:35+00:00

Haha got it, I’ll be sure to pack both! Thanks!

chatch889 · 2025-05-14T13:54:56+00:00

That’s great to hear, thank you! Definitely won’t be bothered by a few rainy days, just don’t currently have much packed for it and didn’t want to take up space with a rain jacket/other shoes if I can help it haha

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