Next steps

While it may seem like a background role, the support provided by an administrative professional is key to the success of your executive and ultimately your company. Some important aspects of your role are to keep everything running smoothly at all times, remain confidential, grow in your position, work well with others, stay up to date with technology, execute smooth running meetings, make sure your executive has time for themselves, and always remain professional. These are the key factors in any administrative professional role. If you’re in a junior role, you now have some tools that can help you advance in your career to a C level administrative professional. If you are a seasoned administrative professional these tools are a reminder as to how important the role is and how much knowledge you have when it comes to mentoring and training junior level colleagues. A great way to learn about your role is to network with other administrative professionals via associations, conferences, and group forums. Remember, to be a successful and flourishing administrative professional, it all starts with learning about your position and building a positive relationship with your executive.