Executive Assistant Resources & Knowledge Base

Everything You Need to Know About EA Careers

This knowledge base provides comprehensive reference materials for Executive Assistants at every career stage. Unlike our step-by-step career guides, these resources serve as deep-dive references – the kind of detailed analyses you bookmark and return to when making important decisions.

Each resource synthesizes research from multiple authoritative sources: salary platforms (Glassdoor, PayScale, Indeed), recruitment agencies (Robert Half, Michael Page, Hays), industry surveys, and DonnaPro’s internal data from 500+ EA placements across Europe. We built these resources to answer complex questions that can’t be reduced to simple bullet points.

  • Need to negotiate your EA salary in Prague versus Paris?
  • Research the difference between agency and freelance work?
  • Understand what executive support actually looks like day-to-day?
  • Prepare for EA interviews with real questions and frameworks?

 

These resources provide the depth you need to make informed career decisions.

Agency vs freelance virtual assistant career comparison for executive assistants
Should you join an agency or go solo? We compare stability, salary, and growth to help you choose your ideal work setup.
Reading time: 9 min
Day in the life of executive virtual assistant starting workday at professional home office with morning routine
Discover what Executive Virtual Assistants actually do daily. Real schedules, hour-by-hour breakdowns, unexpected challenges, and behind-the-scenes reality of remote EA work in 2026.
Reading time: 8 min
Executive assistant interview questions being discussed between candidate and hiring manager in professional setting
Complete guide to Executive Assistant interview questions for 2026. Learn what questions to expect, how to answer, what to ask employers, and red flags to watch for in EA interviews.
Reading time: 12 min
Executive Assistant salary Europe 2026 research showing compensation data across 21 European countries
Updated for 2026: Compare Executive Assistant salaries across 21 European countries. See why DonnaPro pays 30% above the market average.
Reading time: 10 min
Remote work culture at DonnaPro with executive assistant in professional home office demonstrating deep work focus
Discover DonnaPro's unique remote EA culture: deep work focus, no-notification policy, radical ownership, and clear career progression. How we protect executive assistants from burnout while accelerating growth.
Reading time: 10 min
What is an Executive Virtual Assistant - remote professional providing strategic support to CEO
Complete definition of executive virtual assistant: what they do, required skills, how they differ from VAs, salary expectations, and career opportunities in Europe.
Reading time: 9 min

How to Navigate This Knowledge Base

For salary research: Start with Executive Assistant Salary Guide – Europe for comprehensive compensation data across 21 countries, then cross-reference with What is an Executive Virtual Assistant for remote EA-specific salary expectations.

For interview preparation: Use Executive Assistant Interview Questions to prepare for common scenarios, then read Day in the Life to understand what you’re actually signing up for.

For career model decisions: Compare Agency vs Freelance to understand structural differences, then explore Remote Work Culture at DonnaPro to see how one agency implements remote EA support.

For role clarity: Begin with What is an Executive Virtual Assistant for foundational understanding, including how EVA differs from traditional EA or general VA work.

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Step-by-step guides for building your Executive Assistant career: how to become an EA, essential skills to master, career path progression, transitioning from corporate to virtual, and comprehensive guides to landing your first remote EA role.

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