A Tip for the Administrative Professional Seeking Advancement Opportunities

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Are you an administrative professional who wants to distinguish yourself from your peers so that you're first in line for advancement opportunities? Here's how to do it...

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.

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