I'm new at my job. I'm an assistant to the Vice President . . . but I can't figure out if I'm suppossed to be doing things like asking him if he wants coffee and stuff like that . . . I've never done that for anyone.
My job is really to do the art for the company he just assigns me what to do and tells me what he likes and what needs to be changed.
In addition, is it rude to walk to his office everytime I have a question about some art I'm working on? I hate using the phone, I'd rather walk, and to me it makes more sense, seeing as I think with art he needs to see what I am talking about.
2006-11-08 11:22:05 · 5 answers · asked by Astrid Beau Bega Belda Calixte 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A vice president has a heavy load. I'd ask him if he wanted coffee-not to be subservient but just as a courtesy.
On the walk to his office every time-um-it is easier for him to ignore you if you call-in case he is in the middle of something. Or you might actually just ask his opinion.
2006-11-08 11:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by life coach 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there's someone in the office who works with him (or knew his former assistant) it can't hurt to ask.
As for walking in - you might want to bring that up with him since that's a personal preference. If it's a closed door office I'd be concerned that he might be on a private call or meeting and you walk in - then suddenly you could be in an awkward situation.
Where I work is all open door, so you can usually tell whether it's a good time before you even go in. I assist two people, and one never asks for coffee and the other will only ask if he's with a client and can't step out (in which case I'm glad I can help, and often the client will notice - in a positive way)
2006-11-08 15:16:35 · answer #2 · answered by Pook 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't get his coffee. You aren't his maid.
If you are interrupting him a lot with questions, that must be very annoying. It doesn't matter if you're doing it in person or via the telephone, it's still a bother.
Just do your work to the best of your ability, and "wing it" when you have to. Let him review what you've done after a couple of days at his convenience. He'll let you know if changes have to be made when he's ready to do so. If you have questions, write them down, then ask them all at one time at one sitting. That's what I'd do, anyway.
When you get a new assignment, write down the instructions, and ask as many questions at that time as you can. Recap what the instructions are verbally to make certain that you understand what you're supposed to do.
Of course, if he doesn't seem to mind your interruptions, it might be a different story. Try asking a co-worker for advice if you're not sure what the correct course of action is.
2006-11-08 11:35:32 · answer #3 · answered by mabbermabber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, unless it's a social thing, like hey you want coffee, beause I'm gettigng some.
2006-11-08 11:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by ♥perishedmemories♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AGREE WITH LIFE COACH
2006-11-08 11:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋