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Administrative Assistant (15 Undeniable Skills (7. Meticulous Organization…
Administrative Assistant
15 Undeniable Skills
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2. Proper Etiquette
By listening to language and tone, one can determine which actions to take. Each step of the way with polite communication, the potential of handling the situation to best results for the caller and manager increases.
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5. Multitasking
Because in addition to the bigger, more strategic responsibilities, rote tasks like filing or scheduling still often fall to Admins. Being able to get these done quickly/simultaneously – is a major advantage.
6. Adaptability
Admin needs to spring to action, clearing own schedule while effectively communicating with all affected parties
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9. Resourcefulness
Able to creatively solve problems, & are able to ask the right questions early on in order to prevent any gaps in projects or unexpected challenges.
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12. Tech Savviness
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Why?
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At smaller companies, the Admin might actually be the defacto tech guy/gal.
13. Big Picture Thinking
Can serve as a sounding board for new ideas, suggest new processes, or even weigh-in on hiring decisions.
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15. Prioritization
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Diving right into a few critical tasks and tabling trivial ones keeps priority workflow moving while reducing the stress of trying to get everything done.