EXPERT Q&A FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
PROFESSIONALS
QUESTION: I am an administrative support professional who wants to
stand out beyond the crowd (so to speak) professionally. I want to be first
in line for advancement opportunities, or at least be first on everyone’s
mind and have those types of choices offered or available to me. But there
are many administrative professionals in my large company who are very good
at what they do and they can do my job equally as well as me. How can I make
myself unique so that I’m recognized as an above-average administrative
support professional?
ANSWER (by Erin O’Hara Meyer, PHR, international trainer and consultant and
president of Administrative Excellence, Inc.):
Yes,
there may be others who are equally qualified for the next opportunity, but
no one has the exact composite of skills and abilities as you do. Focus on
those things that you are exceptionally good at and use them as your
launching pad to greater responsibility. For example, perhaps you are
technically-savvy and enjoy learning new software or creating efficient
processes. If so, find those opportunities in your organization that will
highlight these talents. Or maybe your preference is working with other
people and being involved in team initiatives. Whatever your inclination,
you will stand out in the crowd when you build on your strengths.
Below are five leadership characteristics that will further support your
career ambitions:
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