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5 Steps to Becoming an Administrative Assistant

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How Do I Become an Administrative Assistant?

You want to start a career, you like to support people, and you are naturally friendly and helpful. Expectantly, you are thinking about becoming an administrative assistant. But where do you start? Follow the best step-by-step guide out there that takes you from conception to reality.

STEP 1: Research the Field

STEP 2: Decide If Becoming an Administrative Assistant Is Right for You

STEP 3: Get the Education and Skills You Need

STEP 4: Look for Administrative Assistant Jobs and Apply

STEP 5: Become Indispensable

Start reading STEP 1: Research the Field→

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Princessgirl66

2 months ago

2 comments

I am getting ready to go back to work after not working for 3 years. I am taking some classes at my local community college to help me become employable in the Administrative Assistant career field.
shandy

3 months ago

330 comments

Well, I am an Administrative Officer, its a good talk all the same!
jennieviera

3 months ago

2 comments

Jennie Viera
1 yr and and half
Just completed my B.A. at John Jay College. Prior to graduating I was an Administrative Assistant to an Reinsurance Corporation and was layed off. I am really looking for a job. (19 yrs as a secretary).
lafichi

6 months ago

4 comments

i wish you all the best and i will be looking for your tips
ProAssisting

7 months ago

4 comments

With 20+ years of combined executive and personal assistant experience, my wife and I felt that the training to be an assistant (executive, personal, admin, intern or any other kind of offices assistant) was lacking, expensive, location specific and reading intense. From this perspective, we developed an online assistant training program that we're launching on May 6th... if you're looking for training, check us out at: http://www.ProAssisting.com.

Thanks for the tips... keep 'em comin'.
joyfuldayna

8 months ago

2 comments

very nice
ibe

8 months ago

6 comments

i really looking for a job
richardgoma

8 months ago

2 comments

I think i am suited for being admin assistant because i have background in the said field when i worked for more than eigth years in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia but of course it could be of great help if my knowledge would further enhance to muster in this craft. I am a Filipino and currently managing my own business.
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10 months ago

On your mark, get ready, GO!
Brucechenms

10 months ago

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I am looking for a good administrative job. I believe I have good administrative skills but I am not strong enough in mind to be the best. Therefore I need some good exercise and education to improve myself. And the point is, I am a Chinese guy living in China and I have to live with Chinese management style.
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11 months ago

I like this article. Education, no matter what, is KEY!
maria66

11 months ago

10 comments

I was a Benefits Assistant for 9 years. But they eliminated my job last Friday Dec. 5 , 2008. So I been looking for a new job.

Maria S Lemke
inapryor_35711

11 months ago

2 comments

I have been working as a administrative assistant for several years. I cannot seem to make enough money to support myself. What havae I missed? I am currently back in college working for an associates degree in accounting. I haave worked in HR most of my life.
cavazosjanice

about 1 year ago

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I am interested in working in the office as a Administrative Assistant, Need more help.