Administrative Assistants

Hi everyone! I have several years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, including invoicing, quotations, customer service, and general office administration in the automotive industry. I'm… more

Generally speaking. About how
long is it taking to find a,admin job in washington state? I'm working now, but not happy where im currently working due to benefits administration, office toxi… more

Generally, when somebody makes a comment about me being "just an admin", I roll my eyes because I know they just don't know what I do. But this week I've been sick and feeling feisty. So when so… more

How do you deal with a manager that tends to blur the lines between different roles. For example, my team has a mix of office assistants and admin assistants and my manager is an office manager but sh… more

I left my last job in May 2025 to care for my grandfather, who was dying, and I relied on my savings, which is almost gone. I've been searching for a remote job in Maryland for nearly three months… more

Has anyone experienced a situation where something you communicated is misinterpreted? Hr manager is not listening and said partner has bashed me several times without resolution? Should I quit or mov… more

Anyone familiar with Aegon Consulting Group in Houston, TX?

Does anyone work for Edwards Lifesciences? I've heard that getting off campus at night can be very time-consuming. I have an initial interview coming up, and I'm trying to determine how long… more

Happy Wednesday! Chicago residents…my company in the Prudential building downtown is hiring for a front desk admin who would need to work in person 5 days a week. We’re also hiring an administrative … more

I had a zoom interview on Tuesday that i believe went well they really liked that i lived 10 minutes away. at end of interview, they told me they did not offer health insurance and I said that I did … more

How do you fill your time when you don't have anything to do? This week is going to be a very rare occurrence when every executive I support is on PTO. After I catch up on a few things, I will have literally … more

Hi, has anyone done a virtual interview through Hirevue*? I know they have practice questions, but I'd like some input from someone who has actually experienced it. Thanks!

Has anyone here applied to a company called Coforge? 2 different people reached out to me regarding my application. The 1st person called to ask some pre-screening questions and then scheduled me for … more

Got a job to day for my salary and its remote!

Need help with negotiating please :) I’ve worked in tech for 10 years with the same executive so I haven’t had to negotiate salary or interview anywhere. I am now interviewing. The two jobs I’m going for (remo… more

How do you deal with somebody who manages you when they say they are there for your career development and are supporting you, but don't actually listen to what you want? For context, I am managed by an offic… more

I’ve applied to hundreds of Virtual Assistant positions but haven’t been selected yet—even with 6 years of solid experience. It’s definitely a tough time, but I’m staying persistent and hopeful for th… more

I would be careful where you want to work. Not all administrative positions are easy to manage. It does help when you have a team that really supports you and gives you positive feedback. Marsh does n… more

Hi, I was offered a job but then the offer was withdrawn when I raised an issue about one of the clauses in the job contract. They didn't even say that they don't want to negotiate or make any… more

Unfair and biased management. I met expectations but received no bonus, while those frequently MIA were rewarded. Salary increments are either none or too small to matter. Hard work doesn’t seem value… more

Hi, I’ve been applying for Medical Virtual Assistant roles on this platform for months but haven’t secured an interview yet. I’m based in Nigeria and looking for a fully remote, global opportunity. Is… more

I’m a few weeks into a new role, and my boss has been giving me 100% positive feedback in our check-ins. But today I heard from a coworker that he was venting to them about a mistake I made while lear… more

I cannot complain too much about my job. I get paid pretty well. I am not monitored. I am trusted. However, one thing I cannot stand is how I am expected to be the one that drop everything to keep th… more

Feeling stuck.
I have only been in my current role for 8 months. I love it. I am phenomenal at my job! I love the office I'm in & the people I work with. I moved recently and the commute is 2.5-3 hours each day… more

Would you say administrative interviews are easy, medium or hard? What has happened in your interview that made it difficult?

A coworker was recently let go for performance reasons. I wasn’t part of the decision, but I spent a lot of time helping them settle in and I’m honestly bummed they’re gone. I want to reach out and wi… more

I work for a university that hired a consulting firm to do a "realignment" of clerical roles. Now I'm told I won't be doing most of my current duties anymore; instead I will be on a … more

Does HR even update job descriptions before posting?! I cannot tell you how many jobs are headlined as Remote where the job description details include "multiline phone", familiar with fax … more

I’m only two months into a new admin role and just found out I’m pregnant. My husband and I started trying because I'm in my mid-30s and didn't want to wait, but I have some health stuff that … more

Has any had an interview with AQA lately for temporary role as admission assistant? How difficult and what type of questions are asked?

I’ve been in my area for more than six months and have been consistently applying for roles in administration and office work, but I haven’t had much luck. In that time, I’ve only had three online int… more

I’ve applied for dozens of admin roles recently but haven’t gotten a single call back. I’m starting to think my resume is getting stuck in the screening software. Are there specific skills or tools th… more

Administrative Professionals Day is around the corner. Do you think your boss will do anything for you?

Do I need to go to college for my career to progress beyond the Assistant phase? I would hate to spend the time and money. Shouldn't years of on the job experience count for something?

Any older jobseekers feel that they don't want a job that requires long training before the job actually starts? I want a job that I can just have explained and off I go, I am not in the mindset … more

My manager loves to wear these overpowering perfumes. I mean, sometimes these scents bring tears to my eyes; they're so strong. Do I have any options here? I'm assuming I just can't tell h… more

Have you stood up for yourself by snapping at your boss? I was pushed too far this afternoon, and all of the frustrations I had with my manager came slipping out of me. He didn't say anything back… more

I was hired as a contract to hire for a biotech company; I have been here since November and the manager I report has been interviewing applicants for the position I am in, even brought one in for an … more