This is the second of the two-part PEST article. Enjoy! :-)
Efficient
Efficient. The number one buzzword in assistant circles.
When you are an assistant, efficiency is a non-negotable trait. It is a vital characteristic in your professional life. Ask any prospective employer to name five characteristics of their ideal assistant and chances are high that this word will be on their list: Efficient. Every employer wants an efficient assistant. Every colleague wants an efficient co-worker. Every organisation has room enough for an efficient employee. And every assistant wants to strive to be efficient. I know that this is one of the traits that I constantly strive for perfecting in my job.
Being efficient means being well organised, well prepared and being able to do the job well. It also means putting in extra effort, going the extra mile, doing a thorough job, believing in yourself and your capabilities.
Be efficient and you will be successful. Which brings me to the next work in the acronym. . .
Successful
What is success? I believe that success is different things for different people. In my job as an assistant, success means doing a fabulous job, enjoying what I do, getting the job done to the best of my ability and knowing that my employees and colleagues are happy with my performance. Every person has the ability to be successful in what they do. Success takes determination and hard work. Nothing great was ever achieved without perseverance, hard work, determination and a plan. In order to be successful, you need a plan – a blueprint of your path to success. Each person’s blueprint is unique to him- or herself. You might want to keep your plan a mental picture, or you might prefer to actually write it down. You might prefer to keep it a secret, or you might want to tell everyone about it. What you do and how you work on your plan of success is up to you. But remember: simply having a plan for success is not enough; success does not simply ‘happen’: You have to work on it and at it everyday.
Terrific
What word do you want colleagues and employers to use when they talk about the work that you do?
Personally, I want them to use the word “Terrific”.
I know that there are many other words that I could fantasise about being used when colleagues and bosses are talking about my work. But I choose to dream about this word.
To me, ‘terrific’ means fantastic; full of effort; hard work; a job well done. It means that they are happy with the work that I do and that they have recognised my hard work and extra efforts. It means that I am good at what I do and that those with whom I work know this.
So, I choose to fantasise about this word. A girl can dream, can’t she :-)
Oh, but don’t get me wrong; I am all about turning dreams into reality. And this is one word I want to be real in my work life.
Terrific, eh! *wink* :-)
Efficient
Efficient. The number one buzzword in assistant circles.
When you are an assistant, efficiency is a non-negotable trait. It is a vital characteristic in your professional life. Ask any prospective employer to name five characteristics of their ideal assistant and chances are high that this word will be on their list: Efficient. Every employer wants an efficient assistant. Every colleague wants an efficient co-worker. Every organisation has room enough for an efficient employee. And every assistant wants to strive to be efficient. I know that this is one of the traits that I constantly strive for perfecting in my job.
Being efficient means being well organised, well prepared and being able to do the job well. It also means putting in extra effort, going the extra mile, doing a thorough job, believing in yourself and your capabilities.
Be efficient and you will be successful. Which brings me to the next work in the acronym. . .
Successful
What is success? I believe that success is different things for different people. In my job as an assistant, success means doing a fabulous job, enjoying what I do, getting the job done to the best of my ability and knowing that my employees and colleagues are happy with my performance. Every person has the ability to be successful in what they do. Success takes determination and hard work. Nothing great was ever achieved without perseverance, hard work, determination and a plan. In order to be successful, you need a plan – a blueprint of your path to success. Each person’s blueprint is unique to him- or herself. You might want to keep your plan a mental picture, or you might prefer to actually write it down. You might prefer to keep it a secret, or you might want to tell everyone about it. What you do and how you work on your plan of success is up to you. But remember: simply having a plan for success is not enough; success does not simply ‘happen’: You have to work on it and at it everyday.
Terrific
What word do you want colleagues and employers to use when they talk about the work that you do?
Personally, I want them to use the word “Terrific”.
I know that there are many other words that I could fantasise about being used when colleagues and bosses are talking about my work. But I choose to dream about this word.
To me, ‘terrific’ means fantastic; full of effort; hard work; a job well done. It means that they are happy with the work that I do and that they have recognised my hard work and extra efforts. It means that I am good at what I do and that those with whom I work know this.
So, I choose to fantasise about this word. A girl can dream, can’t she :-)
Oh, but don’t get me wrong; I am all about turning dreams into reality. And this is one word I want to be real in my work life.
Terrific, eh! *wink* :-)
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