Well,
I tried to upload this picture to my profile and couldn't but I guess that's OK since I'm not sharing my profile anyway. ;-)
The picture, obviously, isn't of me but of one of the Ms. Bouvier, you know, Marge Simpson's sisters.
I feel a deep kinship to them. :-)
So, I'm actually either an Administrative Assistant, Executive Administrative Assistant, Personal Assistant or Office Manager at any point in the day. I work at a small high tech company and I do it all. Well, all that they'll allow me to do. ;-)
If you are in any administrative position, what is the task you hate most (filing not included as I think it's universally hated, much like Homer)?
What is the task (or tasks) that you like most?
For me the most hated task (at the moment) is helping with recruiting. Why? well, let's see, there's stuff like this e-mail:
"To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed please find my personal resume, which includes details for your review and consideration.
This resume, unique and polished in its appearance, is a reflection of my qualifications and experience. Aside from being able to meet the demands of the job, I always exhibit willingness to address new challenges.
My various work experience over the years have been particularly valuable for achieving outstanding interpersonal, organizational, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
I provided technical systems support for the analysis, design, implementation and maintenance as well as management of several projects by participating in all levels of IT life cycle. In addition, I promoted effective use of IT/facilitating spread of modern technological innovations.
Moreover, my advanced knowledge and experience in maintenance and support of network equipment and peripheral software solutions has showed an increase in my department’s productivity and helped achieving organizational, end/remote-user business and security requirements.
My hope in writing this letter is to convince you that I am both a suitable candidate for an interview and can be a potential asset to your organization.
In advance I thank you for your consideration and I look forward to meeting with you in the near future."
Well, guess what? The genius forgot to attach the actual resume. I'm not going to respond to this e-mail because:
- We don't have a position open in his area of expertise, or at least what I think is his area of expertise, after all I don't have a resume to go over so that I actually know is his area of expertise.
- He's a jackass who doesn't even know how to attach a file to an e-mail, how am I supposed to trust he'll remember to come into work in the morning?
- When we post a new job (either on line or through placement companies) there is usually a job code that is supposed to be entered automatically into the subject line. You guessed right - no such code on this lovely e-mail. Now let's suppose that the company I work at is large enough and mature enough to have a recruiting person/s. Do you really think that when there is more than one job posted (which is usually the case) they would appreciate the hassle of having to open attached documents to see which position each prospective candidate is applying for? Yep, no way no how. So, why would I appreciate the extra work when I have enough on my plate?
At the moment my favorite task is, let me see....
I think ordering goodies (mostly junk food) for the week ahead. That's going to change soon since they want to turn it into healthy snacks which are a drag to buy, even online.
