Take Initiative and Be Proactive
Don’t wait for instructions or assignments to come your way.
- Identify areas where you can add value.
- Take on new tasks or projects that align with your skills and the organization’s goals.
- Proactively offer your expertise to your Executive and colleagues.
Being proactive demonstrates your ability to work independently and establishes you as a reliable and valuable team member.
Communicate Your Achievements
Regularly share your successes with your Executive.
- Highlight completed projects, process improvements, or positive feedback.
- Be specific about the impact of your work and how it supports the team’s or organization’s goals.
This helps showcase your skills and reinforces the value you bring to the organization.
Document Your Work
Keeping a detailed record of your accomplishments is invaluable.
- Track your tasks, projects, and results systematically.
- Maintain a portfolio of reports, presentations, and other deliverables that highlight your skills.
Concrete evidence of your work strengthens your case during performance reviews and pay discussions. It also counters the stereotype that Assistants don’t contribute to the bottom line by showing how your work supports fee-earning team members or impacts the organization’s success.
