• The company is rapidly growing and is currently working out a new management structure. This can lead to some temporary confusion, but they are open about the process and engage in regular conversations with staff to gather feedback.
• The marketing assistant role was new, and it seemed like responsibilities were still being defined daily. This led to a lack of clear direction and limited opportunity for autonomy.
• The manager preferred a high level of detail, frequent reassurance, and close oversight, which could be challenging for someone seeking more independent work.
• During onboarding, I discovered that some of the skills listed in the job description were considered "nice to have" but weren't necessarily the core responsibilities. The manager mentioned trust would need to be built before being allowed to contribute more meaningfully in marketing activities. As a result, the role ended up being more of a personal/administrative assistant role than Marketing Assistant.