Camalig, Albay. I am an LPT. I am the most fit candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant I. I’ve worked for three years as a private school teacher. In teaching, there are responsibilities that are related in the responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant. For instance, in terms of organizing files and records of students, being able to communicate well with the parents and the community and attending to the needs of students. These responsibilities that I have mastered are applicable to the position that I am applying for. I believe that my skills in written and verbal communication are suited in the position since some of the jobs of an administrative assistant are to answer and screen phone calls and provide feedbacks and prepares communications. I am the most fit candidate because of my ability to work under pressure and to maintain good attitude while working in a fast –paced environment and I have proved this in my teaching experience.
2. In my three years of teaching experience, I already encountered several
persistent and aggressive parents complaining about their child’s grades. If I encounter the same problem as Administrative Assistant, it will not be new to me. I will handle this situation by means of remaining calm all the time. I will give the client the time to express himself without interrupting and listen carefully. And if it is my turn, I will speak politely to the client and explain whatever the problem is. If the situation gets worse, I will forward the issue to my supervisor.
3. Time management is very important. I will prioritize urgent concerns
delegated by my immediate supervisor by means of doing the task the soonest. As an administrative assistant, it is my job to recognize task based on the urgency and importance. If there are urgent concerns, then other tasks must be set aside first. I need to focus and finish urgent tasks or concerns before proceeding to other important tasks. Of course. I must learn how to manage my time in order to finish tasks successfully. Time management and focus must be considered.