You can get into this job through:
Entry requirements:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job.
Relevant subjects include:
Entry requirements:
You could get into this job through a business administrator advanced apprenticeship.
Entry requirements:
You might be able to start on a temporary contract through a recruitment agency. Sometimes this can lead to a permanent job. Qualifications or experience in business administration may help.
You could volunteer with a charity in an office based role to get some experience and skills that are useful for administration work.
You can find volunteering opportunities through The National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Do IT .
You could apply directly to become an admin assistant.
Employers may expect you to have:
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Admin assistants give support to businesses by organising meetings, typing documents and updating computer records.
In this role you could:
Location : You could work in an office.
With experience, you could progress from admin assistant to supervisor or office manager. You could also move into other departments, like IT, payroll or accounting.
With further training, you could specialise in an area like legal, financial or medical administration, become a personal assistant or executive officer.