Every company needs to have an administrative assistant. For this reason, clerical job is not a mundane task. However, not all applicants for this position are qualified. A firm does not only consider the physical appearance but there are several qualities that anyone must possess before assuming the position.

KNOWLEDGEABLE.

Being knowledgeable does not only pertain to the intellectual quotient of the person. This quality emphasizes on the competence of the individual regarding the roundabouts including the simplest details concerning the company and the office he/she is working at. In a deeper sense, the word knowledgeable here compensates to practicality.

ORGANIZED.

Knowledge about the company or workplace is not only the key before one can be called qualified clerk. Being organized is another attribute that contributes to the qualifications of an Administrative assistant. It is, for sure, a reality that one finds it so challenging to accomplish clerical tasks especially when he/she does not what to finish first and what’s next. In this case, one must prioritize the things that are on the edge of the deadlines more specifically those that are on the right of way.

ENTHUSIASTIC.

Anybody can be knowledgeable and organized but this is not yet the best formula. Yes, you read it right! Any job is considered toxic without enthusiasm as a quality of the worker. There is a saying which goes “Love your work and time will come that it is not considered a work anymore”, which clearly highlights the essence of being enthusiastic to the things we do.

Any occupation can be very rewarding if we faithfully apply these traits.

By: Roselene M. Silva