Office administration

Many administrative positions require the candidate to have an advanced skill set in the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

Organizations often advertise administrative assistant vacancies targeted at students that are currently studying or who have left secondary school or college.

The employee undertaking the role of a receptionist must show good organisational, communication and customer service skills in order to ensure efficiency.

Becoming a personal assistant requires the employee to have experience in previous administrative jobs, which entails the use of computers and information systems.

Like any other role that is related to an office administrator, the job title of personal assistant requires the employee to be organized, show professionalism and have an ability to work under pressure when given a task of vital importance.

Team of office administrators and managers undertaking administrative tasks
Office manager supervising and teaching their fellow employees