Career fit quiz

Is Executive Assistant the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the executive assistant career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the executive assistant job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love being organized
Statement 2 of 8I can anticipate what people need
Statement 3 of 8I keep confidential information private
Statement 4 of 8I stay calm when plans change
Statement 5 of 8I like working with leaders
Statement 6 of 8I enjoy juggling many details
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 2–5 years of administrative experience training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $76,590 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Executive assistants support executives by managing calendars, travel, meetings, communications and projects, often acting as a trusted gatekeeper and organizer for leadership teams.

  • Manage executive calendars and schedule meetings
  • Plan domestic and international travel
  • Screen calls, email and visitors
  • Prepare reports, presentations and board materials
  • Take meeting notes and follow up on action items

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