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I have come to the conclusion that it is something about me that prevents me from being offered advancement. Regardless of what I do, training I receive or certificates I obtain, I am still only offered entry level positions.
Ironically I am given advanced tasks but just not given the position that those tasks really represent. For example, among other things, I do payroll, ar/ap, all collections, 90% of the companies purchasing and cost savings under the title Administrative Assistant. Which was a step up from the title of receptionist. I still do all those tasks to.
Any one else experience this rut that you cannot climb to better income?
So you did get promoted from receptionist to admin assistant? That's something isn't it?
Most people do things they think are advanced tasks. Besides, do you think those things you do are not a part of assisting administration? Is there some other job you think you are qualified for that is higher level? Or do you just think you should do what you do but be called VP of Administration and given 500k/yr? You can't just complain that people aren't giving you what you think you deserve. You must make it happen for yourself.
I 3rd the above, those things are part of your original duties... sure some might have it easier so you think you are doing things beyond job position but those are part of it...
OP, what are you qualified to do that you are not doing now?
Do you have a degree? If so, in what?
No degree it lots of job experience in a few different careers, banking, manufacturing, insurance, etc. I have worked as an insurance agent and insurance adjuster. Both have significant opportunity to make a good income, but again did not pan out for me. I switched to a different industry to try a go there. I was hired to answer phones and greet visitors but they quickly learned I had way more experience, so I started absorbing tasks and now I do a long list of things and still have not gotten a promotion or income increase other than what they give every employee yearly.
They changed my title when a customer indicated it looked odd that the "receptionist" was handling their account.
Yes... sure before you did more than a receptionist's job but what you do now is still the assistant's job
Not exactly. Never before have I worked somewhere that purchasing is an assistants job. I also handle other compliance type duties but can't discuss the specifics.
As a 9 to 5er I definitely stay away from climbing the ladder but thats me not because I meant to but because its my choice. A JOB IS JUST A JOB
But if you are looking to advance your career, working harder and goin above and beyond is the key.
The competition out there is tough for advancing but you have to prove yourself that you are worthy to any one you choose to work for.
since I don't know what you do... I'm using using payscale definition...
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Often, administrative assistants also have secretarial duties, such as accounting, data entry, billing, inventory, record-keeping, correspondence, and sales, so strong typing skills (including 10-key) and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs are very important. They may also work directly with customers and perform customer service tasks, such as those of a receptionist. For specialized work such as accounting, they may need to demonstrate relevant past experience. Some positions also require candidates to be familiar with particular software depending on the duties of the job.
seems like the bolded would be include purchasing?
just because you didn't do it before, doesn't mean the assistant "can't" do it... just that you didn't do it at a past employer, the current one might expect their assistant to do it.
since I don't know what you do... I'm using using payscale definition...
seems like the bolded would be include purchasing?
just because you didn't do it before, doesn't mean the assistant "can't" do it... just that you didn't do it at a past employer, the current one might expect their assistant to do it.
I am not a purchasing assistant as I do not report to someone above me that does purchasing. I do 90% of the buying of all supplies and materials used at the company. I negotiate pricing and research. I do not just make orders.
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