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I am receptionist and would like an administrative assistant position what should I do to get the job?
Asked by tdsanders2002
I have been a receptionist for 3 years and I'm thinking of going to college to get a business degree but I'm not sure what I should take in order to be considered for administrative positions. I think I would like to work in Human Resource..
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You can do any degree after which you should qualify as an MBA as it is having an edge over the non MBA persons.
MBA in HR for a new comer is like a passport to travel, and knowledge of work, skill and competence is like a visa for acceptability in a profession.
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B.S. in Business Management. Focus on Hr if the college allows it.
Answered by gyggles000
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An Associate's or Bachelor's in Business Management or Business Administration would be a good choice. You could also pursue a PHR certification program if you want an HR career.
Check your company's job postings for admin roles that might be a fit. Let top managers know that you're interested in moving up. Ensure your office skills (MS Office, business writing, etc.) are up to date or take some classes if you need to improve.
www.humanresources.org and www.shrm.org have more on careers in HR if you are interested. Good luck!
Answered by Mel
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If you need to start or finish a degree, going to college is a step in the right direction. To excel in on your current job, take more responsibility, ask for more tasks. Help others in the office meet deadlines. Become the "go to" person in your office and you will make the prefect administrative assistant. Be sure to have frequent career development conversations with your managers, so that they are aware of your goals. Take care, I wish you success!!
Answered by JJZEE
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There are emphasis in office education with a 4 year degree. I believe its called Office Managment-B.A. or even a B.S. But you want as much computer knowledge and people-skills classes(psychology) that you can get under your belt. Anyone can train to become an admin assistant, but it takes a people-oriented(especially dealing with a dumb executive boss), computer-literate, organized person to run the show the right way.
Answered by anaise
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Try telling your current employer that you are interested in moving up to an adminisitrative assistant. He or she may give you more responsibilities that will help you transition easily into the department you are interested in. Most administrative assistants don't have degrees. To be an HR Generalist, you would probably need a degree or certification. I started out a vocational employee my junior year in high school. As a vocational employee, I assisted the administrative assistant. That helped me gain the skills I needed to become and admin when I graduated.
Answered by KCS
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Congrats! Setting a professional goal is important.
Approach your employer first - are there upward opportunities now within the company. (Go with your instincts - listen carefully - are they the "glass half full or the glass half empty" type). Would they consider assisting you with time/money to get your degree? Are they 'holding you back' because they don't see potential in you?
Continuing your education is important. But don't over commit at first.
Consider federal employment (www.usajobs.gov) or state level employment as they value education.
Put together your resume now. Pay special attention to every detail regarding your current position. You've had the job 3 years, write down every project you've worked on, new skill/task/machine you've learned, training you accomplished.
Again, Congrats on your goal-setting. Good luck...
Answered by PatV
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Talk to your boss, your company might pay for your classes.
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