Our VP came up to my desk today and asked if I could take notes during his monthly council meetings with his peers. Is this a good opportunity or does he just see me as an admin? I’m 25 yo female and recently started out my career - would love some advice on this

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It could be anything. His assistant is out today or he doesn’t like his/her, assistant is bad her his/her job… whatever the reason, just make an impression. Do an amazing job. He may use you for other much bigger jobs

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Also wondering if OP is the only female on the team and selected for sexist reasons or just if because they are the most junior.

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As someone who has done exactly this, I'd suggest wholeheartedly taking this and any other similar opportunities particularly ones that offer exposure beyond your current circle. Don't worry about whether the work appears "admin" - in the current instance.

Experience has taught me that often such things are little dots that come together in unexpected ways in the big picture of your professional life 🙂

Go for it.

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Wow...after reading the question, some advice my mother gave me as a teen came flooding back to remembrance. She said "Son, everything we do has a way of preparing us for something later in life." This sounds like one of those moments. Good luck!

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Both may be true. He may be making good use of your services and you may be learning about the job and the organization. Stalin came to power as the Bolshevik Party secretary, dealing with mundane affairs and learning how things worked and what to do. Seize the opportunity with both hands, but don't murder anyone later.

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You know, like Stalin. Use your powers for good and not for evil.

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it's a seat at the big table. worst case scenario you meet a bunch of VP's that you can use as part of your network... Best case, you are at the TABLE.. you can make of it what you will! in a world where no-one takes minutes of meetings (why? minutes = actions and no-one wants an action or be accountable....strange world we live in!!) I dont think the CEO is asking you to be there for your typing...

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Thanks for the encouragement! Question though - my VP only asked for my help to take notes. Am I actually allowed to contribute to their conversation? Most of the folks say I should stick just to note taking unless asked otherwise by the VP

What a holy fudge away from wtf 😒 lol

What?

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