How do you stand out in a department where nobody seems to think your work is important?

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I have had a similar situation. You're seen as just an "assistant" and nothing more. Play up your skills and make people value them. I am fairly proficient in excel and I started making my role more efficient by using excel and talking about the changes I made that make my job easier for me. People will come to you looking for your assistance on whatever your skills are, you will be in demand.

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You start with changing the way you articulate the value of your role.

You are a peer. We are all peers because we are all human. We are all deserving of respect.

I would say mentorship is a start to build your confidence and influence.

Hard truth: Your job is not to educate those around you on how to set you up for success, so that you can be strategic in your executive management.

The real magic happens with you move to a new role. Optimize your LinkedIn and resume.

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Sometimes it’s better to just keep doing your job, to the best of your ability. Jump in and help/volunteer when opportunities present themselves, give your input when you can for improvements, and hopefully the right people will notice. If they continue to take you for granted, then just keep building your experience and eventually a better opportunity may present itself!

Be the best at what you do.

Make a list of your contributions to the workplace and bring them up during your annual performance review.

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