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what are employers looking for inthis career (skills, education, experience)

Hi, I am a student at Job Corps. I am taking the office administration career. #career.

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Ashlee’s Answer

Hi Brianna, most office jobs can hire you right out of high school, but I would encourage you to consider completing some college in office administration through at least a certificate from EPCC (usually these can be done in as quick as a semester or up to 2 years and then from there you could go on to get a bachelor's degree if you wanted too). This will allow you to say you have some college on your resume which is nice here in TX. In addition, employers look for how many words per minute you can type (wpm) which I recommend practicing online through those free typing games and tests. Try and aim for 50 wpm. They also look for you to be detailed oriented, organized, customer service oriented, able to use basic computer software like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or the Google version of these apps as well as have good phone skills. Other skills include problem solving (being able to solve issues quickly), time management, and being flexible. The best office advice I ever recieved was to use my name on the phone... I hope this helps!
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Sherhan’s Answer

Depending on what you mean by "office administration" you can obtain a job in the field right out of high school. I would assume coordination, organization, and communication are important aspects of this role. If there is a specific role, industry, or to move into a leadership role it would be helpful to get your degree in Business Administration.
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