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Administrative Assistant Reviews
What is it like working as an Administrative Assistant?
August 2015
Connections over Diligence.
Administrative Assistant:
Being diligent isn't always the way to get ahead in your workplace. Sometimes it's more about your connections with people within the company. If you are favorable to the right person(s), then you have a better chance of getting ahead. I've overachieved at my job for 6 years, and they refuse to promote me or give me a much deserved raise. It's hard getting what you deserve as an admin in a company because they are more focused on compensating their sales teams.
August 2015
Always know if there is a possibility to move up.
Administrative Assistant:
If you do not plan to stay in this position, stay updated on your technical and business skills so that you can transfer your knowledge to another position within your company or another company all together.
August 2015
Dedicating.
Administrative Assistant:
Pros: The tasks: data entry, focusing on completing tasks every day. Solving problems.
Cons: Dealing with people throughout the day. Drama.
August 2015
I got the job.
Administrative Assistant:
Pros: Responisility.
Cons: Feeling not trusted or barked at.
July 2015
Smile when you answer the phone the caller will notice.
Administrative Assistant:
Try to be in a positive mood everyday when you come to work, even thought you may not feel like it. It sets the tone for your day.
July 2015
Stuck on Stupid.
Administrative Assistant:
Clarify raises; upon completion of probation, annual and upon yearly evaluations.
July 2015
A few things to think about to avoid potential admin issues.
Administrative Assistant:
There will always be other peoples demands crashing down on you, as it is the nature of this role to assist others. At the same time this can result in chronic emergencies pulling your priorities out of alignment. It can be difficult not to take on too many projects or set boundaries and create realistic time frames for others but remembering that you can please everyone and picking your battles will make you and those you admin for happier in the long run than just saying yes to everything in the moment.
Try to find a positive/kind/tactful way to train/not enable people who chronically give you rush projects (that could've been avoided / should have been assigned sooner etc).
Also I think waiting to change or tweek processes/procedures/etc until you know your role is generally a good idea. (When you are new employee at a company, resist the urge to do things "your way" until you have mastered the position and know exactly what you may be affecting.)
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