“The administrative assistant might seem like someone whose job is simply keeping everything filed and organized and scheduled. But they actually are the building block of the entire office, making everyone’s lives function more smoothly and with good access to information when they need it.”

“I see being an administrative assistant as a crucial piece of the functioning of an entire office, and it is my job to make that happen. I am tremendously organized, enjoy making things flow more smoothly and have 10 years of experience doing this. I stay in this career because I love doing it”

“Sometimes I have so many things crossing my desk at a given time that I can get a bit overwhelmed. When this happens I take a deep breath and focus on prioritizing the work. Then I get a clear head again and can dive back in.”

“The joy of being an administrative assistant is being at the center of the action, all the time. I always know what’s going on in the office, and that gives me a chance to assist at making any important events happen more smoothly.”

“I don’t usually have trouble getting along with anyone in the office. However, if a personal conflict arises, I stay focused on the business needs and accomplishing those purposes. Usually if someone realizes I am focused on the business and not on petty personal stuff, the situation resolves and the conflict is eliminated.”