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Executive Assistant
Persona
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Original Job Summary
About Persona
Persona is the talent agency top startups use to hire talent worldwide. Founded by Stanford graduates, Persona works with leading technology startups backed by top investors such as Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.
About the Role: Executive Assistant
This long-term, full-time role is for a proactive Executive Assistant. You will streamline internal processes, manage communication between executives and employees, handle scheduling and logistics, and maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters.
Responsibilities
- Streamline and maintain internal processes for top executives.
- Coordinate internal and external resources to expedite workflow.
- Manage professional and personal scheduling including travel and communication.
- Prioritize tasks to ensure company and executive goals are met.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Requirements
- 4+ years as an Executive Assistant or supporting executive roles.
- Experienced with office procedures and sensitive corporate material.
- Proficient with cloud systems, online calendars, and related apps.
- Fluent in English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work U.S. business hours with a commitment to long-term work.
Qualities We Look For
- Clear, confident communication and relationship building skills.
- Agile, proactive with excellent prioritization and problem solving.
- High level of professionalism and discretion in all matters.
What We Offer
- Industry leading salaries well above market average.
- Permanent work-from-anywhere opportunity.
- Growth, mentoring, training, and career development.
- Full benefits including health insurance, unlimited PTO, bonuses, and tech allowance.
Key Skills/Competency
- executive assistant
- remote
- scheduling
- communication
- confidential
- cloud systems
- process management
- prioritization
- problem solving
- office procedures
How to Get Hired at Persona
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Persona's culture: Understand their mission, values, and growth trajectory.
- Customize your resume: Highlight executive support and process skills.
- Emphasize remote experience: Showcase your work-from-anywhere achievements.
- Prepare examples: Focus on problem solving and confidential handling.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review cloud-based office tools.
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Practice advanced scheduling software.
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Learn online calendar management.
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Brush up on confidential document tools.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe past problem solving challenges.
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Explain ways to handle confidential tasks.
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Share experience managing executive schedules.
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Illustrate conflict resolution with stakeholders.