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Janet Kim

Janet Kim

Executive Assistant, Founder, and Career Advisor for EAs

Bay Area, California
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Joined March 2025
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Summary

Janet Kim is a highly experienced Executive Assistant with over 15 years in the field, currently serving at Clubhouse and having previously spent seven years at Dropbox. She has a deep understanding of supporting high-level executives, including C-suite members, and excels in dynamic startup environments. thatexecasstlife+1
Beyond her direct EA roles, Janet is an entrepreneur and advocate for the EA profession. She founded 'That Exec Asst Life, Inc.' which includes a blog and the eaMATCH program, where she shares career advice, insights, and works to connect talented EAs with suitable executives, emphasizing potential and fit over traditional resume metrics. thatexecasstlife+2
Janet's career foundation is built on a diverse background, including managing a whisky lounge and owning frozen yogurt shops, alongside her psychology degree from UCLA. This blend of hospitality, entrepreneurship, and academic understanding has provided her with unique transferable skills in client service, problem-solving, and adaptability that she credits for her success as an EA. thatexecasstlife+1

Work

Education

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Why Now Matters Later

September 1, 2024

A blog post from 'That Exec Asst Life' discussing the importance of professional conduct and how past experiences, even outside the EA role, can shape future opportunities.

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Executive Assistants Are Like Martinis

June 1, 2024

A blog post discussing how executive assistants, like martinis, are unique, bringing different strengths and working better with certain executives, emphasizing that compatibility is a key hiring indicator.

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Recruiting for startups: beyond the resume

January 1, 2024

A LinkedIn post advocating for hiring generalist/ops/admin roles in startups based on potential, transferable skills, hustle, and work ethic rather than just years of experience or titles.

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