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Finding Administrative Assistant Jobs
If you are interested in finding an administrative assistant job, you should know that you may have difficulty getting started. There are several ways that you can promote yourself so that the right people will “discover” you. Following are some suggestions to help you get the administrative assistant job that you want.
You should definitely consider working through a temp agency, just to get your foot in the door. You may feel discouraged at the thought of a temporary job rather than a full-time one, but if you are already temping for the agency when they open a position up, you will already be there and they already know your work ethic.
Use the internet to search out administrative assistant jobs available in your area. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of websites where you can search for the perfect position for you. Many websites even offer tips about resume writing and interview skills.
Sharpen your skills on use of computer programs such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Also, work on general office skills, including simple things like filing, appropriately answering phones, and organizing information. Most administrative assistant jobs will have the skills needed listed on the job listing.
Once you have found a few jobs that interest you and that you are qualified for, you should prepare the materials that you will be sending to the companies. Many people use basic form letters and the same resume for every job they apply for. This is unwise. Computer programs make it so easy for you to tweak these materials so that they can be individually aimed at one specific agency. However you choose to do it, you should send each company you are applying to a resume and references with a cover letter. Take the time to use references that are pertinent to the job you are looking at.
If you have done all of these things, but are still having no luck, you might want to develop a long-term plan to improve your employability. Take on some additional responsibilities at school or the job you currently have. If you aren’t in school, consider going back to school to help you get the skills you need.
No matter what else you do, you should start administrative assistant job searching well in advance of the date you hope to start. Many companies have a lot of red tape you have to work through in order to even get your application to the “powers that be.” If at all possible, don’t quit your current job until after you have gotten the position you are really wanting.