What are green flags in a potential admin resume? I'm looking for someone who can work at a fast pace and isn't afraid to give and receive feedback, doesn't require sugarcoating and can be direct. What are the traits you look for in a great (ideally long term) admin assistant?

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You need someone confident. I'm all for giving everyone their fair shot, but every time I've hired the quiet/introverted/obedient seeming candidate I've had more communication issues than ever. To be direct a candidate has to believe in themselves and be willing to take up space but also know when to fall back and wait for direction. It takes a confident person to make those decisions on the fly

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Someone who offers up support beyond the expected responsibilities e.g. "I do this, however I can also do this other stuff. And any time they say theyre willing to learn if there's an area you need support in e.g. "I don't know thus system but I'm willing to go learn about it"
Another green flag is them talking to you about expectations and how to work with you - e.g. checking if text or email or teams pings are better, what to prioritize (it shows a diligence around working style and an ability to determine how to prioritise without assuming).

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I worry about seeing too many jobs…longevity in a position or company is a green flag for me

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Someone who doesn’t think you’re that important nor takes you too seriously. As P1 says, that’s very likely to be a very confident person.

An older sassy lady who’s a combination of your mom and secretary

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