Before the invention of pouting into selfies, it was enough to keep a stiff upper lip to overcome every conundrum and calamity.
Those were the days of 1939 – when Keep Calm and Carry On became a motivational poster from Her Majesty’s government ahead of World War II.
It worked splendidly as a morale booster – so much so that, until this day, we can still see the motto printed on everything from tea towels to coffee mugs.
Now, we’re sure you have your own favourite mug for Word’s Best Mum or Office Hunk.
But you might want to consider the newest range from s1jobs – each mug is designed to keep admin professionals motivated even as you dunk your digestives.
Keep Calm and Organise
You can’t possibly multitask when you’re head is illogical as an odd socks drawer. Admin assistants need to be supercool and organised to schedule appointments, prioritise the diary, keep stock of supplies and take notes – as well as answer an avalanche of queries from everyone and their aunty.
Keep Calm and Problem Solve
When the company business or reputation is on the line, you can’t afford to panic. Whether it’s a broken photocopier or the Japanese delegation arriving to meet the CEO one week early, you’re the person who can think on your feet and make things work.
Keep Calm and On Time
If you had time for a second job it would be stop-watching Olympic athletes. No-one is as fast at meeting deadlines and ensuring everyone else – from the office intern to the MD – keeps theirs too.
Keep Calm and Write On
Taking notes, writing letters, sending emails and fact checking documents are all part of the job. This means admin assistants and PAs need to be spot on when communicating in writing. No matter how good you are, always proof read twice before sending.
Keep Calm and Keep Talking
Communication is vital. From the window cleaner to the visiting dignitary, finding the right words for the right person at the right time is your specialty. No-one wants to see the town mayor being ear-pulled for grease marks on the third floor glazing.
Keep Calm and Plan Ahead
You know your pal Jenny who always double books get-togethers or plum forgets to show up for your nights out. Well, you’re not like that. If you weren’t always carefully planning ahead, how else could you know where the senior managers need to be, when and why?
Keep calm and find your ideal Admin role on s1jobs.