Is Administrative Work Right for You?
Administrative work can be a great opportunity for candidates seeking the next step in their career. But what exactly does administrative work entail? How do you know if you’re a good fit? We’ll answer these questions and more below.
What is administrative work?
Admin work can include a variety of responsibilities and daily tasks. Overall, administrative workers provide support to a company and often include duties like office management, clerical work, or assisting colleagues and/or clients. Your full range of responsibilities will be determined by what size company you work for, what industry you work in, and other details.
Is administrative work right for you?
Before we dive into whether admin work is right for you, we’ll share what qualities and experience employers typically look for in administrative professionals:
Great organizational skills. Being organized and thorough are key elements of a great administrative professional – especially if you’re responsible for maintaining the office.
People person. In administrative work, in addition to interacting with coworkers, you’ll likely be engaging with visitors or other business professionals. It's important to be comfortable chatting with friends and strangers alike to help make them feel comfortable.
Excellent verbal and written communication. One of, if not THE most crucial skills an administrative professional has are their communication skills. Admins are often tasked with correspondence which could be via email, phone, or in-person. You may even be the first point of contact when people reach out to your business. Providing clear and concise communication will make a big difference in this role.
If you have the qualities listed above, there’s a good chance that you’d be a great candidate for admin work. Here are some of the benefits to working in administration:
There’s a ton of opportunity for where you work. Just about every single industry and company requires some type of administrative position, whether it’s delegated to one individual or the responsibility of a team. You can work in different industries or with different size companies to help grow and expand your knowledge.
You don’t have to commit full time. If you have other engagements or aren’t ready to fully dive in, admin work lends itself well to a part-time or temporary schedule.
Flex your independence. A lot of the time, administrators will be working independently on clerical work and other responsibilities. This job is a good opportunity to learn how you like working alone vs working with a team.
Grow your career. If you don’t want to stick with admin work your entire career, that’s okay! Working as an admin can help you learn valuable skills and grow the ones you currently have.
Do these benefits sound attractive to you? If so, you’d probably be a great fit for administrative work! Did you know that Deerfield Employment Solutions provides temporary and permanent placements for administrative professionals? Contact us today to learn how we can help boost your job search.
ABOUT DEERFIELD
Deerfield Employment Solutions partners with businesses across the country to find the right person to add to their growing team. As a candidate, we’ll work with you closely to define your goals and what you want out of employment – and then match you with the client that best meets your needs.