Administrator:
If you want to become an information officer, as our previous speaker, then a job as an administrator can put firmly in the race. Filing, making travel arrangements, taking bookings, looking after visitors... Every office needs an efficient administrator who can ensure that everything behind the scenes of a successful company is running smoothly. Without one, things quickly start to fall apart.
"Because you know everything about the working of the organization, there is the possibility of potential career progression," says Johanna. "If you do a good job and are trusted and wish to move up to other roles in the organization then you are in a good place to do this as an administrator." Many administrators use this role as a springboard to becoming a supervisor, personal secretary or office manager.
Useful sites
Qualifications and skills?
You don’t have to have a CV bursting with qualifications to become an administrator. While most employers will value good levels of literacy and numeracy, many will also look for top-notch typing, telephone and organizational skills. However, why not keep one step ahead of the competition with one of the following certificates?
- NVQ/SVQ in Business and Administration, Levels 1-4
- OCR Awards, Certificates and Diplomas in Administration (Business Professional), Levels 1-4
- BTEC Level 3 Award & Certificate in Principles of Business & Administration
Career progression
Useful sites
www.cfa.uk.com/
www.arma.ac.uk/