Jobs in admin

Jobs in admin by Amber Rolfe Need to organise a job (and/or a job to be organised in)? We’ve got this… If you’re good at making plans, and have a natural ability to communicate effectively in a variety of environments, a career in admin could be for you. And whilst some administrative positions have similarities, there’s likely to be a few that’ll suit your skills and interests better than others.To help you pick the career that’s right for you, here are five of the most popular jobs in admin (and our advice on how to get there):  Administrator What they do: Administrators can work in a number of fields, from sales and HR, to education and the arts â€" but their overall duties will always include providing administrative support to their chosen department. Typical tasks may vary, but some staples of the role include typing correspondence, organising paperwork, and managing post, phone calls, and emails.What you need: You’ll need to be methodical, organised, and computer liter ate. Excellent communication and team working skills are equally essential. You won’t need a degree, but gaining a recognised qualification (such as an Administrator Certificate  or  Office Admin Diploma) will certainly help to set you apart.What you can earn: Around £14,000, with the potential to rise to £20,000 with experience.Perfect for: People who like to be in control.Our advice: As it’s an entry-level role, landing a job as an Administrator often comes down to how well you can demonstrate your organisational skills, team working abilities, and knowledge of the field you’re looking for work in. To really stand out, make sure you’ve got real examples of these attributes â€" and use your application to explain how you could apply them to a work environment.How to become an AdministratorView all Administrator jobs  Legal SecretaryWhat they do: Offer administrative support to Lawyers, Solicitors, and Legal Executives, to help ensure the office runs smoothly and legal pro fessionals can focus on assisting clients. This could involve anything from organising the filing system, scheduling meetings, and taking calls, to typing and processing legal documents.What you need: A high level of organisational ability is key, alongside excellent communication and typing skills. Knowledge of complicated legal jargon will also be helpful. A degree isn’t a prerequisite, but qualifications specific to the industry are recommended. Good examples include the  Legal Secretaries Diploma Course or the  Legal Secretary Diploma Course.What you can earn: Around £18,000 as an entry-level salary, which could go up to £24,000 with experience in the field.Perfect for: People who know the law.Our advice: Whilst a degree isn’t always essential, many employers will look for those with relevant credentials â€" whether it’s an HND, or a professional qualification; meaning doing some studying is a great way to break into the industry. Previous administrative experience in an y field is also recommended if you want to become a Legal Secretary.How to become a Legal SecretaryView all Legal Secretary jobs  Payroll Administrator What they do: Provide payroll services internally or externally, ensuring that employees are getting paid accurately and efficiently. Their duties will generally involve checking how many hours an employee has worked, calculating and issuing pay, deducting tax and national insurance, processing absences â€" and dealing with any other pay related issues.  What you need: A head for numbers, combined with an ability to meet tight deadlines. Attention to detail, trustworthiness, and communication skills are also a must. A degree isn’t essential, but a relevant qualification (e.g. Sage), is often required to get started.What you can earn: New Payroll Administrators will usually earn around £14,000, which could rise to £20,000 with experience.Perfect for: People who have no problems controlling purse strings.Our advice: Becoming a Pay roll Administrator is a great stepping stone if you’re looking for a career in finance, but don’t have any experience yet. By studying for an AAT qualification alongside working as a Payroll Administrator, you’ll be able to combine your practical experience with the financial knowledge needed to branch out into a more specific field.How to become a Payroll AdministratorView all Payroll Administrator jobs  Personal Assistant What they do: Work closely with senior members of staff to provide administrative and secretarial support. Whether they’re booking appointments, arranging travel documents, or dealing with correspondence on behalf of their boss â€" a PA’s or EA’s (Executive Assistant) role is all about helping their manager handle their time and workload effectively.What you need: In addition to relevant experience in admin or secretarial work, you’ll also need exceptional communication skills, an ability to work under pressure, and good organisational skills. You w on’t need a degree, as experience in the field usually takes precedence.What you can earn: Starting salaries are around £18,000, which could reach higher £35,000 at senior level.Perfect for: People who can fulfil any request.Our advice: Most Personal Assistant and Executive roles require candidates to have a few years’ experience in a similar role, meaning the key to landing a job is to demonstrate your practical ability to employers. Starting out as a temp or a Junior Administrator is a great way to acquire these essential skills, and many opportunities allow you to work while you’re still at college, university or whilst studying for a qualification.How to become an Executive PAView all Personal Assistant jobs  Receptionist   What they do: Offer front-of-house administrative support to companies of all sizes, whether it’s through greeting and directing visitors, answering the phone, or issuing security passes. They could work in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, offices, or hotels â€" where they’re responsible for maintaining and reflecting their organisation’s brand values at all times.What you need: Aside from a positive, professional, and welcoming attitude, you’ll also need to be extremely organised with a great attention to detail. You won’t usually need a degree to become a Receptionist, but a recognised qualification (e.g. the CPD Accredited Office Admin and Reception Skills Diploma) may be helpful.What you can earn: Salaries start at around £12,000, with experienced Receptionists earning an average of £20,000.Perfect for: People who like sitting at the front.Our advice: As employers in this industry place precedence on your personality and practical skills over your academic achievements, gaining some experience in admin is a great way to get your foot in the door. Temping and part-time work is particularly common in this field, and is a great way to work your way up to a full-time role.How to become a Reception istView all Receptionist jobsHonourable mentions: Data Entry Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Manager, Secretary, Bid Writer.    Still searching for your perfect position? View all admin jobs nowFind a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. What job suits me?

Things to Consider Before Telecommuting - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Things to Consider Before Telecommuting - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Telecommuting seems like the ideal work situation. You can earn an income from the comfort of your home, while avoiding commutes and office politics. Nevertheless, telecommuting is not without its challenges. Before accepting a work-at-home position, here are some things you should consider. Do you have the discipline? The first week I worked from home full time, I didnt do any work. I watched TV, did laundry and played with the kids. Working at home offers flexibility, but if youre not careful, youll whittle away the hours and have nothing to show for it. Successful telecommuters have the discipline to get their behinds in their desk chair and work. A daily schedule and routine helps in forcing yourself to get to work. Are potential interruptions managed? Children, pets, neighbors who need you to let the cable guy in, and many other interruptions can get in the way of work. Anticipating and managing potential problems can help. Do you have child care? Did you create a set schedule for work and let everyone know not to interrupt you during those times? Have you added browser apps that prevent you from surfing the net and wasting time? Do you have a workspace? While many people started their work-at-home journeys on a kitchen table, its not the ideal location. Work is best done in a quiet, designated area. The ideal place is a room with a door that you can use to shut out the world when youre working and shut out work when youre not. But if you cant designate a room, you should have an area that is exclusive for work and is away from household distractions. Do you have the tools and equipment to do the job? Not all employers supply everything you need. Many expect you to have a computer and other tools needed to do the job. Your work items should be in your workspace where you can get to and use them easily. At the very least you need a computer that has the speed and oomph to do the work you need to do, high speed Internet access and top-notch anti-virus protection. Are you prepared to be alone? One of the biggest challenges to working from home is the isolation. You cant peek over your cubicle divider to check in with your neighbor or eat lunch with colleagues in the lunch room. Social media can help, as long as you dont waste time. Or you can work at the local library or java joint. Finally, if possible, consider going into the office occasionally just to check in and connect with your colleagues. Telecommuting can increase your productivity while reducing the amount of time you commute. But it has its own challenges that can get in the way of success. Before accepting a telecommuting position, make sure youre prepared mentally and physically to work from home.

Control Your Brand Squelch Negative Press, Post Great Content! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Control Your Brand Squelch Negative Press, Post Great Content! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career The dream of gathering 100,000’s customers was elusive or even unimaginable two years ago.   Now, with the plethora of social media available: Facebook, Twitter, and blogging, one can go from a complete unknown to, “voila-a celebrity”,   where people wait for your words of wisdom!   As great as the upsides of social media are, there are also the downsides. “What goes up must come down” syndrome. Some people will be critical of you and your work and they will be posting these views online, whether you like it or not.     It’s important to understand how to manage your social media presence and tame the wild beast of social media. Dave Carroll was unhappy with the way United Airlines baggage handlers treated his tools of the trade (he has a band called  Sons of Maxwell). His guitar was broken and, when United’s management failed to satisfy him, he decided to take his complaint to the court of public opinion and sought revenge. Dave was inspired to use his talents (and time, and friends) to produce a 4-minute music video with a great hook, “United Breaks Guitars.” It’s good; I watched all of it.  The tune is catchy and youll never forget the one line..United breaks Guitars. Heres a clear case showing the power of social media to create a negative PR campaign and the importance of taking the time to address problems before they get out of hand. The slighted customer/guitarists embarrassing Youtube featuring a song and a video, received over four million hits in just ten days. This bad PR hurt Uniteds reputation and the timing couldnt have been worse as their stock was already down by ten percent. Had United addressed the situation and reimbursed Carrol immediately they could have avoided costly negative press. This story is a perfect example of how social media left untamed can hurt your businesss good-will; the antidote is  to address the problem as soon as it arises and come up with a counter strategy.  Don’t sit by idly and wait for your reputation to develop online!  Be aware that you have the power to control your personal brand (and your companys brand) and you can mitigate the effect of negative comments about you and/or your company! There are, unfortunately, wicked people (and some who are justified in their complaints) who are out there in cyberspace and will take pleasure in harming your reputation. Ignoring this reality is naïve and foolish for anyone trying to advance their brand. The savvy publisher or business owner can take control of their brand and develop strategies to optimize your online presence and manage your companys reputation.  The secret is to get involved in conversation about the online projection of your business. One of the most effective ways to drown out negative publicity (which can harm your brand if left unattended) is to publish loads of valuable content. Google searches work best for those who post lots of valuable content via blogs, podcasts, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. The more great stuff you post,the better, as the mere volume of your work will drown out any negative comments posted about you. Consistently generate quality content via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Podcasts, webinars, blogs and you’ll be more successful at creating a strong brand that will attract customers.   Also, the more quality content you post the better chance you’ll have at smothering out any negative statements about you. In short, optimize your good news to detract from any bad news. Or as I once heard, “dilution is the best way to deal with pollution!” Build relationships using the 4 C’s Content sharing Content creation Community building and connection Create and build brand for the long run This is my shortest post as I want to keep the point brief and concise. 1. Take charge of your reputation and get to work posting great content! 2. Dont ignore negative comments about you. 3. Either address negative PR directly with an apology and create your own social media campaign to express accountability for the mishap or drown out the negative comments by posting so much great stuff that the negative comments get buried and are snuffed out by positive, useful content. Author: Beth  is Founder and President of Get Hired, LLC.   She advises students on how to bridge the gap from school to career.  Beth is the co-author of  From Diploma to Dream Job: Five Overlooked Steps to a Successful Career.  Her coaching assists students and career changers to successfully match their needs, interests, passions, skills, and personal goals with the needs of a sustainable industry in a sustainable location.  She is a resource for print and online media and offers workshops for University Career Service Departments, Executive Recruiters, Outplacement Services, College Guidance Counselors and College Alumni Associations. See website for more details about Beth’s services  www.fromdiploma2dreamjob.com.  Beth’s Webinar was sponsored by George Washington University’s Career Services Dept. for their worldwide alumni association:  Leverage Your College Diploma.  You can follow Beth on twitter @BethKuhel

5 Ways to Get What You Deserve During Salary Negotiations

5 Ways to Get What You Deserve During Salary Negotiations If you dread salary negotiations, you are not alone. Negotiating a salary is something that most women I work with dread. Here are a few of the most common mistakes I see professional women make over and over again: Wellfirst I will submit my resume and give a great interview. Then, I will prepare for the salary negotiation. I will wait until my boss gives me a raise. I trust my company to reward me for what I am worth. My boss knows how hard I have been working.  The economy is pretty bad right now so I know that I probably will only get a 1-2% raise. If you have ever had any of these thoughts, you will never get paid what you are worth. Here are five things you need to understand during salary negotiations: 5 Ways to Get What You Deserve During Salary Negotiations 1)     Understand Benchmarking Benchmarking helps you understand how your organization compares with similar organizations. It is the process of determining who is the best, who sets the standards, and what that standard is. Your ability to understanding benchmarking is important because you don’t want to be in a company that is never going to pay you what you’re  worth. Understand how employers decide the salary level in your industry and adjust your job search accordingly. There are a variety of benchmarking tools you can find, but they all include comparing pay rates with the following: Average pay at other companies in the industry Average pay for professionals with your level of experience and education Average pay for professionals in your field in your area of the country Keep in mind, you cant expect to negotiate for significantly higher pay than the normal, even if you are qualified. 2)     Don’t Get Too Excited…Wait for it You don’t want to send the signal that you only care how much you can get, and not that you are a good fit for the company’s culture. Therefore, always wait for the employer to make an offer and never be the one to start the discussion about salary. In the same way, if the recruiter brings up money right away, see if you can push or delay the salary discussion until you’ve secured the position and proven yourself valuable to the company. 3)     Negotiate Performance Some companies who want to hire you but have limited resources might give you an excuse like “This is what we can afford right now.” If you really want the job, you can ask if they would be open to discussing a performance-based bonus. Talk about the specific, measurable results that would improve your bottom line and increase  your earnings. Getting any incentive pay agreements in writing during the hiring stage is a good strategy so your employer will be committed to follow through. 4)     Don’t Talk Only Cash Don’t forget that your salary discussion should be about total compensation. Ask about the benefits package the company is offering. Always negotiate for non-cash perks that might bridge the gap between your asking price and the employer’s offer. For example, you might negotiate for work from home days or additional PTO. 5)     Train Yourself One great way is to pick a friend or family member to help you prepare for the salary negotiation through role playing.   Through this, you’ll gain more confidence to talk money with a potential employer. Confidence is EXTREMELY important during this conversation, so you want to make sure you are as fully prepared. Salary discussions might be awkward and uncomfortable, but realize that counteroffers and negotiations are just part of the process. Do not be ashamed for asking for what you truly deserve. You should be strong, confident and professional. Recruiters expect it and many actually look down on a candidate if they don’t negotiate! How do you prepare for salary negotiations?

Are Employers Responsible for Employee Negligence CareerMetis.com

Are Employers Responsible for Employee Negligenceâ€" CareerMetis.com An employee working at a restaurant fails to place a warning sign beside a spill. When a customer walks by, he slips and breaks his hip. Who is at fault? While it may be tempting to believe the employee is responsible for the outcome, most courts would agree the company is. In fact, being an employer comes with no small amount of risk.evalIn numerous instances, employers are held responsible for the actions of their employees.Respondeat SuperiorRespondeat superior translates roughly to “let the superior answer.” The Latin phrase refers to a legal policy that holds employers responsible for their employees’ actions.However, the respondeat superior doctrine requires that the employee is acting within the “scope of his or her employment” when the negligence occurs. If the worker was beyond the scope of his or her employment, the company isn’t liable.The Scope of EmploymentThescope of employmentrefers to any reasonable actions taken by an employee to perform her job duties. B ecause the worker who forgot the warning sign was clocked in and executing daily duties at work, the corporation would be responsible for the customer’s broken hip.The scope of employment, however, can also include activities beyond the workplace. Individuals driving company cars to undertake job duties, for example, typically fall under the scope of employment. However, someone who was using a company car for personal reasons would be responsible for an accident.Careless Hiring and RetentionApart from the respondeat superior doctrine, employers are also responsible for careless hiring and retention. Careless hiring occurs when a company fails to adequately ensure the hiree poses no threat to other workers.This may occur if a business fails to perform a background check that would have demonstrated violent tendencies. An example would be if a nurse had a history of abusing patients but was hired by a hospital.evalSimilarly, careless retention occurs if a corporation continues to e mploy a worker illustrating violent tendencies. If an employee threatens another worker or engages in physical violence with someone at work, for instance, an employer is expected to dismiss the individual.If that individual continues to be employed by the company and harms another worker or customer, the corporation is held responsible.When Isn’t the Employer Responsible? There are instances where employers are not deemed responsible for employees’ actions. If the negligence occurs beyond the scope of employment, an organization is not held accountable for the consequences.Additionally, if an individual is negligent for personal gain or malicious reasons, courts may not believe the employer is responsible. In most cases, it must be proven the individual was not executing any responsibilities within the scope of employment and that there were no previous indications of a threat.LiabilityevalWhether the negligence occurred in a hospital or a convenience store, employers are frequ ently held responsible for their employees’ actions. The respondeat superior doctrine encourages organizations to hire carefully and keep their employees’ and customers’ safety prioritized.

International Student Insights Overcoming the Little Challenges of Learning in Another Country - CareerAlley

International Student Insights Overcoming the Little Challenges of Learning in Another Country - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Being an international student can teach you a lot about another culture and about yourself. Studying abroad has the potential to be the adventure of a lifetime, but it can also be scary and challenging. Lots of international students experience similar struggles when studying in another country. Here a few of them and tips on how to navigate them. Homesickness After the initial excitement of being in a new place wears off, you may find that you start to miss your home. Talking to family and friends from home may help ease these feelings, but international phone calls can be expensive. To make it more affordable, use internet-based services like Skype, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Doing things youd normally do at home can help too. For example, you could cook one of your moms recipes. If you have a group of foreign friends, share your culture with them. Itll be a fun learning experience for everyone. While you may have to get a taste of life at home to overcome homesickness, be careful not to get too caught up in it. You dont want to spend all your time chatting with friends from home. Dont forget to experience the place youre in too as it may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Culture Shock Culture shock is another common issue international students run into. Spending all your time in an unfamiliar environment can be disorienting and even distressing. The best way to deal with this is to immerse yourself in the new culture. Learn as much as you can about, do your best to make local friends it and ride out the difficult parts. If you get overwhelmed at any point, though, dont hesitate to give yourself a break. Learning about the customs of your host culture can be helpful as well as it helps you avoid uncomfortable situations. If youre not familiar with common cultural practices, you may inadvertently offend someone or send the wrong message. Ask a study abroad coordinator or a local friend if you have questions or, if youre at a loss, try a quick Internet search. If youre an American at a London summer school the differences wont be as obvious as if youd chosen to study in, say, China. But even relatively similar cultures can have some important differences, so make sure you learn as much about them as you can. Language Barriers Another, perhaps obvious, difficulty students encounter when studying in a foreign country is the language barrier. Even if youve been studying the language, the speed with which people talk, the dialects they speak with and the slang terms they use can make it challenging to understand them. If youre not comfortable with the language in your host country, consider carrying a pocket dictionary or get a translation app for your phone that you can use online, such as Google Translate. It may also be helpful to find out how common speaking English is in your study abroad location and peoples opinions about it in case you find yourself in a pinch. The best thing you can do to overcome a language barrier, though, is to learn the language as well as you can. This can, of course, be challenging, but immersing yourself in the culture, attempting to communicate in the local language whenever possible and studying on your own can help. Studying abroad is difficult, but its also the opportunity of a lifetime. Embrace the fun parts and the challenging parts too, and youll come out on the other side a more well-rounded, accomplished individual. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+

Resume Format - Start With a Personalized Resume

Resume Format - Start With a Personalized ResumeIf you want to have the best resume in the world, you need to start with a resume format that is unique and specific to your career. The success of your resume rests in the way you turn it into a professional document that presents your worth and helps you get hired. Not every person has the same resume that will land them where they want to be. So how do you make yours stand out?Let's start with the obvious - do your research. Search through job search sites and see what companies are hiring for. Find out what kind of position you are looking for. Take notes of all your interviews and then organize them to keep them organized. After all, your resume is only as good as your ability to organize it.Next, you need to arrange your information in a way that makes it easier for the human eye to read it. For example, instead of starting at the top of the page with your name, try to begin it with the position title. Your first name will always be placed on the first line, as will your last name. In the case of job openings, you should put your company and your title on the second line. So the first page of your resume can start on the second page of your work related document.The ideal resume format is one that makes it easy for the reader to quickly scan through and jump right to the most important parts. Don't just stick a long list of accomplishments and skills that no one really cares about. Also, don't use lists of your education, work experience, certifications, or awards. Make sure to direct the reader to what is most important to you so they will see your resume as a professional document.Include your contact information on the first page. It doesn't have to be huge, but enough to show who you are. You don't have to share your phone number or email address, but you should be able to give some contact information. Also, include your work history and how many years you have been with the company you are applying for . This is extremely important. There is no point in trying to have the best resume in the world and not showing your employers that you have done your homework.Your personal information should be laid out in a logical fashion, as well. Make sure your education, certifications, awards, and professional positions are included on the front page of your resume. Add your hobbies, volunteer work, and any other experiences that seem relevant. At least make sure your references are listed so that the reader can see these details.The most basic elements in a resume are the title and the header. These are very important because they are the first thing people will see. They are what will entice the employer to open up the rest of the document. By putting these two things in the same spot, it will make it easier for the reader to grab the rest of the resume and avoid wasting time searching through other sections.So keep these tips in mind when you are planning your resume. It will help you put together a resume that looks like it was written by someone who spent hours writing it.