How Your Business Can Benefit From A Good Executive Assistant
As early as ten years ago their were rumblings of replacing the Executive, Administrative Assistant with computers or outsourcing. The benefit to the business was to save the company money in payroll and benefits. Through the use of computers and home offices most CEO’s are able to handle the Administrative work on their own. A great Assistant will thrive in his/her position . In a competitive world with ever changing technology updating your skills has become a neccesitiy to survive. Companies know that they can get someone new for less. So what makes a good assistant. Attitude is key. Poor attitude reflects on the business. Whether on the phone or speaking with co-workers, customers. A good assistant will know how to best represent the business even when times are difficult. Understanding the rythem of the office. Anticipate what your boss or co-workers are going to do next and be ready to help if they need it. Dress appropriately. The first person most people see when entering a business is the receptionist. Next is typically the Assistant. The way you dress reflects on the business. Understand when important clients are coming. If your boss has an important meeting and its casual Friday, a good Assistant will choose to dress accordingly. You can change your clothes later. Support the business and your boss first. Be on time. We mentioned understanding the flow of the office. Know when your boss will be in. Try to show up a half hour earlier so that you are up and going before he gets there. A meeting may have popped up at the last minute and he may need help in preperation. For anyone who has an Administrative Assistant. One of the reasons that a good assistant will leave a company is because she doesn’t feel challenged in her position. Ensure that she has the tools to do the job well and effectively. FYI- A good Assistant will go above and beyond the call of duty to assist you. Knowing that the work, time and effort they put in is a value to you and the company will go a long way.