Do you fancy working in an administrative capacity, but are unsure as to what qualifications you need? Perhaps you are uncertain if your qualifications are up to scratch? If you are then don’t worry there are lots of ways to get started in admin jobs, even if you don’t have a lot of qualifications.
Most jobs in the admin sector require candidates to be computer literate and to have basic qualifications in literacy or numeracy. So you will need some qualifications in English and Maths. In addition to being computer literate, you also need to have some understanding of Word as well as Excel and it can be very helpful if you can type!
But if you don’t have these qualifications then there is no need to panic, there are still other ways to get started. You could for instance take a very basic job, filing or typing in an office and then gain more qualifications at night school as you work. Then you can apply for jobs in the same company. Or you could even register with a recruitment agency and although you wont be starting at the top of the admin ladder, you will get a foothold and from there you should be able to progress, perhaps onto a permanent contract or use the experience gained when temping to project your career further. Again, you can always study while you temp.
Many people in admin have not started with a portfolio of skills and experience, so do not be put off if you don’t have a whole shield of qualifications. You will still be able to climb the career ladder if you show that you are willing to gain more qualifications and that you are able to apply yourself at work and have a very flexible and adaptable attitude and are, of course, very hard working!
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4:27 pm on May 2nd, 2009 1
Most admin jobs are clerical, so, yeah, basic skills include computer literacy and good mathematicl skills. Also, good verbal and written English is a must since English is the lingua franca. But one should take into thinking that admin jobs are not that easy as deemed by some.
5:46 pm on August 11th, 2009 2
hello.. currently im in malaysia.. just want to ask if there is any oppurtunity for me to work there.. im currently working at NES GLOBAL. OIL AND GAS COMPANY for a year.I would like to apply a job if there is any.. position : receptionint/admin clerk/typist.