I’m so sick of being boxed in as just admin support!!!! I feel like we are not taken seriously, & that we are not trusted or respected. So many good admins are overlooked for opportunities when it’s already so hard to prove ourselves. Just because a few can’t handle increased responsibility doesn’t mean you have to hold us all back!!!! 😤

-Admin Coordinator with 10 years experience and no end in sight

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While this can be true, I've also had the opposite many times at every admin job I've ever held. Ive always considered myself lucky because I don't have any admin horror stories and I see so many out there. Just know if you're not appreciated and people aren't seeing the value you can bring, there are other places out there that could.

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Unfortunately, it is very common for “Admin Assistant” to be a dead end job. I’m trying to do a career pivot myself, but like you said,, employers tend to not take us seriously. We have to try extra hard to prove our worth and earn respect. I feel you.

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Thank you! In one role I was doing three jobs but the title was "receptionist." I was effectively the maintenance and facilities manager as well as the office manager and their social media team AS WELL as doing reception, and records management.

I can't even land an interview for an office manager role because I don't have ten years assisting C-suite executives on my resume.

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Feelings mutual

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Does anyone recommend what's a good carrer to go into after being an admin assistant?

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I’ve been attempting a pivot into admin, but even basic entry level roles require 2-3 years of experience. It’s made it impossible as my experience which relates is chopped and spread among other jobs as well as an office role where I was a print and production assistant. Seeing how much they require for basic roles they clearly want to keep admin experienced folks where they are and not open the opportunity to others.

Can you change your resume to look like a project manager, office manager? Try using JobScsn.co. It will scan a job description against your resume and show you the skills you need. You may have those skills but don’t realize it. This has been a game changer for me. I have received many interviews. I even made it to second rounds. Waiting in a job offer now for a project manager assistant!

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