Do i really need a degree to be an Administrative Assistant?
Im currently a receptionist for a non profit organization. I really like my job actually, but i'd like to go further! I would really enjoy being an Administrative Assistant. I know i have all the skills: 80+wpm, proficient in Microsoft programs, excellent organizational skills, outstanding customer service/communication, minor accounting experience, &.. i love being in an office setting--preferrably behind a desk =) How much would an Administrative Assistant make? Would i need to further my education (i have my High school diploma, but nothing else)? Would i really need to get at least an AA degree or would i just need a technical diploma, or better yet, A CERTIFICATE? I can't manage to go to work & go to school for a few years (i do have a child), so i'd like to get it done if it means i'll be getting a better pay. I'm willing to go to school for 2 years in order to get an AAS degree. Which degree/diploma/certificate would you recommend i get if it's needed? Any tips & advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
How do I get a job as a administrative assistant....?
Admin work is quite easy. Basic skills include : Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet saavy, good proofreading skills, multi-tasking, good phone skills, friendly- people person, great organizational skills... I've gotten two admin positions without having too much experience, not even a college degree actually. You just have to look professional and know a lot about maintainingg and keeping things organized- you have to have great etiquette. Things I do on a daily basis: Organize and maintain files Sort incoming mail Handle orders - purchase orders, lunches Schedule meetings Answer phones Daily backup of files etc... There are many admin positions available on craigslist. That's where I found my jobs at. Pretty good pay - between $13- $15.50 per hour is what I have made. I like doing admin work , i like the office setting. I'm sure if you put that you're pursuing these degrees, it will definitely help you out finding an admin job!
Is a Healthcare Policy and Administration a good degree? With no medical experience, What’s the outlook of getting a job right out of college?
I am thinking that you are asking about a Bachelor degree. It’s a great degree for someone who wants to go forward to perhaps law school or to move forward to a Doctorate but I wouldn’t say you would be eligible for anything more than an entry level job in a healthcare organization. For example, clerk in the admitting office, secretary in the Human Resources department or any other department. Salary to start depends on the State and whether the hospital is union or not, but absolutely entry level. For an Administration level job in a healthcare organization, a Masters degree and experience in the field would be required. Healthcare is a field that requires experience and knowledge of how theory connects to real people in the workplace because people always throw a curveball into how things should be. You cannot empathize with someone who has experienced the highest and lowest points of living if you aren’t right there with them. Additionally, the staff members, physicians, and other professionals who count on you to provide guidance and supervision and support in the workplace rely on your firsthand knowledge and problem-solving ability. If you don’t have any healthcare experience, you will have only knowledge without the capacity of unique situational problem-based solutions that are not available in books.There are many other types of Administration level jobs but they all have one common component,they are jobs with 2 skill sets. Example, Nusing and Administration, my degrees, AS Nursing, BA Psychology, BA Women’s Studies, MS Healthcare Administration, Doctorate in Healthcare Administration and my position before I retired was Assistant Director/ Administrator on Duty. My cousin who works in a hospital in Texas has a Communication Degree, was a reporter but now she is Corporate Vice President of Communication for the University Healthcare System. If you are the Corporate Finance Director then you have a basic degree in Accounting, then one that I worked with previously was studying for a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration. We all have multiple degrees and experiences but we tend to be overachievers. I was also an Adjunct Professor online as well as many of my colleagues along with having a family and being required to be available on call. It’s a great responsibility this profession because it’s more than a job.
With a degree in medical office administration in Canada, can I get a job in America, or do I need to study further in the US?
The answer is yes and no. It will depend on which state you move to in the U.S. and which employer you want to work with.Some states and employers will require certification while others will accept your previous experience and offer on the job training and potentially a local certification course.I would recommend reaching out to employers in the area you are interested in moving too, before you move their. This way you can determine how much opportunity you make have there for jobs without needing to study again.Hope that helps! You can find out state by state what each medical board and generally what employers in that region require for medical assistants using this tool.
Question about an office administration/office technology certificate program?
If this certificate is given by a community college, I would judge that the length of the program is one school year. If it is given by a secretarial school, the length will be only as long as it takes you to master the skills required. The terminology "office adminstration" indicates a secretarial program. Secretaries are no longer called secretaries - they are administrative assistants. Your chances for employment as a secretary will depend more on your level of secretarial skills than it will on the amount of time you have spent in college. My suggestion is that you ask the school you are considering for their job placement record. They should be willing to tell you this for their last several graduating classes. You need the basic skills - typing well and rapidly, filing, typing from a dictaphone, and good English. You also need to have a good appearance - well-groomed and appropriately dressed, and the ability to get along with everyone. You need to learn to take the initiative and be willing to make decisions in your superior's absence. If you have all these qualities, you should be able to get a good job regardless of how long you spend in school. You will learn a great deal on the job. It appears to me from the way you phrased your question that you should do well (please, just start your sentences with a capital letter!) The main reason for completing a four-year degree in preparation for employment as a secretary is if you are ambitious and would like to climb the job ladder, especially in an academic setting. I am 79, completed a four-year teaching degree in English, and was hired as an English teacher, but at the end of one school year decided that I would rather dig ditches than continue as a high school English teacher. I was already a good typist and it took me only three months to complete a secretarial course that landed me a good secretarial job. From there, I became a high school registrar for five years, then an Asst. Dir. of Admissions & Records (earning a master's degree in education at night), then an Asso. Dir. of Admissions & Records, then Director of Records, then Asso. V.P. for Academic Administration. (That's what I mean about climbing the ladder; you can usually do it only if you have at least a bachelor's degree.) s
What does an Administrative Assistant do? And is it a good job to start after graduating college?
I graduated last year and have limited work experience. I want to broaden my job search. I have a science major but can't really find entry level for my degree so I want to try out other jobs in the meantime (so I can go to grad school in a couple of years).
I want a office type job so what should I major in for college?Business perhaps?
So I got accepted to college, the only problem is that I dont know what I want to do, but I most def want an office job and I like typing, I'm good at microsoft, excel, powerpoint, etc, and I dont mind answering phones, all that jazz, I wouldnt mind being a manager either, so what should I major in?
I want to become a secretary or work in office administration......?
First of all, college won't help you get a job like that. I have a college degree and have applied at dozens of those jobs and they don't want me. You have to get yourself some experience. I guess you could take classes on computer literacy or Microsoft Office from a community college to put on your resume. Businesses are more interested in experience than a degree. Be friendly at local offices and maybe you can get a job there. They'll hire people with no experience if they know them.
What kind of jobs can someone get with a business administration degree?
There is a lot you can do after a BBA, I don't get why people think BBA is an undervalued degree. It isn't at all. I'll list a few of the positions that companies come to campus to recruit for:Tax AnalystsForensic AnalystsMarketing ManagersAdvertisingHuman Resource Associates Sales ManageThere are so many more. The companies that come to recruit for BBA grads areThe Big 4'WiproAccentureGoogleMicrosoftGoldman SachsJp MorganBarclaysAxis BankZomatoand maybe 50 more, many startups etc.