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Administrative Assistant Reviews
What is it like working as an Administrative Assistant?
March 2016
Don't make assumptions.
Administrative Assistant:
Even though many of the people in this field have been working here for years don't assume that they know what they are talking about. They may know their job but cannot communicate what they do to others. Many need someone to translate their abilities in an easy to follow guide for new hires. People also assume that since you are good at your job, you know all the answers. You need to draw the line of what your responsibilities are and guide them in the right direction. You do not work for Human Resources so don't answer questions for them, direct them to the correct person.
To excel at your job, learn the different areas that are included in your department. Even if you aren't accomplished in them, learn the basics.
March 2016
Administrative Assistant:
Pay attention to detail. Don't let the little things get backed up because then they become big things. When a patient is in front of you stop doing everything and pay attention to the patient. Be here now!!
March 2016
Confidential.
Administrative Assistant:
This is a family run business. Confidentiality is extremely important. You may witness things that are not normally done in larger companies. I.e. Smoking in the building and how some expenses are handled. Think outside the box.
February 2016
Administrative Assistant:
Word, Excel, Web developer, computer IT, Golf event planner.
February 2016
Mundane, but substantial pay.
Administrative Assistant:
Pros: Work flexibility and office conditions.
Cons: Corporate culture.
February 2016
Administrative Assistant:
Pros: Working with many different departments allows me to get a realistic picture of what each actually does.
Cons: Always doing menial tasks, answering to many managers.
February 2016
The sales aspect - didn't know it would be quite as involved.
Administrative Assistant:
Strive to learn more. Be visible to your peers and seniors. Study more; get a degree and take additional courses as you have need or in what interests you (customer service, executive coaching, accounting, etc.)
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