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Administrative Assistant Reviews
What is it like working as an Administrative Assistant?
September 2015
Tedious at times, busy and an exercise in multitasking.
Administrative Assistant:
Pros: I love problem solving and using Microsoft Office. I enjoy building templates and creating presentations using Powerpoint. I enjoy managing aspects of large activations (events).
Cons: Sometimes it can be a bit thankless.
August 2015
You can say "No"
Administrative Assistant:
I have a hard time saying no...I've learned after 14 years that it is OK to say no or I'm really busy right now, I may be able to complete that for you but it may take some time.
August 2015
Get your degree while young.
Administrative Assistant:
Continue to get higher degrer.
August 2015
Administrative Assistant:
Offer to train associates.
August 2015
Billing.
Administrative Assistant:
Take any training programs that are free that can be very helpful for your position.
August 2015
Feel Like an Octopus.
Administrative Assistant:
Pros: The Casualness of the company.
Cons: The attitudes at times.
August 2015
Whatever It Takes.
Administrative Assistant:
The primary responsibility of this position is to make your executive's work life easier.
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