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Qualities Of A Great Assistant

Office Dynamics

I recently came across this list from one of my classes and wanted to share it. Many times in my live workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants, I ask the participant to create a list of qualities, attributes, and attitudes of star-performing assistants. Over the years, I have collected more than 300 ideas.

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The Top 3 Skills That Make Administrative Assistants Stand Out

Office Dynamics

You have to dive deep within yourself to develop that “World Class” status that executives are looking for in their assistants. These are just a few of the topics we cover in the World Class Assistant™ Certification and Professional Designation program. After all, it’s a competitive market out there! Register Today.

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I wish I had known sooner

Practically Perfect PA

It seemed that being the ‘go to’ person meant I should be up to speed on company policies and procedures, office etiquette and in-house systems as soon as I started. I had moved from a role where I felt first-class and appreciated and now I felt ordinary. Be assertive about what you need and what you can offer.