I have been an administrative assistant for 4 years for a startup company and helped it grow to where it is now as one of the best institutions in Asia.
I am the type of person who value character so much. I believe hard skills are good to have but soft skills like empathy, honesty, etc. is more important because in my opinion, you can learn any skill as long as you put your heart into it. But your character and determination cannot be easily taught. It must come form within.