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It always has been a little ambiguous to figure out what exactly makes a top-notch Administrative Assistant -- especially when you are looking to hire help for the first time. Well-Run Concepts has been conducting RESEARCH to quantify what is needed in the position of Administrative Assistant today -- using a comprehensive, validated, step-by-step process to determine what is needed for top performance. This article will summarize our FINDINGS to date and here is what we found. Whether you are self-employed and just looking for a little outside help, or working for a big corporation and searching for your next assistant, these tips will help with your hire.
RESULTS ORIENTATION
A good administrative assistant has the ability to identify actions necessary to complete tasks and obtain results:
SELF MANAGEMENT
An outstanding administrative assistant has the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time frames:
GOAL ACHIEVEMENT
Your best choice for an administrative assistant has the overall ability to set, pursue and attain achievable goals:
PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY
A high-quality administrative assistant will have the capacity to be answerable for personal actions:
FLEXIBILITY
A good administrative assistant has the ability to readily modify, respond to and integrate change with minimal personal resistance:
RESILIENCY
An exceptional administrative assistant has the ability to quickly recover from adversity:
SELF STARTING
A quality administrative assistant has the ability to initiate and sustain momentum without external stimulation:
Jennifer Selland is the founder of Well-Run Concepts -- "Helping Organizations Define and Develop Top Talent." You may contact her at 877-566-2900 or or visit her website at www.well-run.com. Want to receive these kind of articles via e-mail each month? Sign up for a free subscription. Click here to return to "Organized For A Living" -- March 2005... Add this page to your Bookmarks!
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