Are you a stickler for details? Does everyone say you always keep things running smoothly? You may want to consider working as an administrative assistant. Administrative assistant roles are often one of the most popular on job boards. There is a good reason for this: pretty much every business requires an administrative assistant (or two). There will be no shortage of opportunities for you if you choose to pursue this career path.
Administrative assistants often work in an office setting. However, there is a growing need for virtual assistants: a role which you can perform remotely. You can expect to spend much of your day on a computer, or on the phone, and you will deal with a lot of people. Your hours and days of work may vary based on your employer, but typically it is a role where you’ll work Monday through Friday, 9 to 5.
The future career paths for an administrative assistant will vary depending on whether you have an area of interest. If you are interested in more of a management role you may want to move into an office manager role. However, if you have an interest in a specific industry you want to consider some additional schooling. For example, if you are interested in working in healthcare you may want to take courses in medical records management.
Administrative assistants in Lévis can expect to earn approximately $35,000 per year to start. As you gain experience your salary can grow to as much as $49,000 per year. Here is a detailed breakdown:
annual: $42,000
monthly: $3,232
weekly: $808
hourly: $20.20
lowest salary: $35,300 per year
average salary: $42,000 per year
highest salary: $49,000 per year
junior salary: $35,300-$42,300 per year
intermediate salary: $38,100-$45,700 per year
senior salary: $40,800-$49,000 per year
Administrative assistants perform a wide variety of tasks in their role. Some of the things you can expect to be responsible for may include:
While administrative assistants work in pretty much every industry, there are some fields where they seem to be concentrated. These include: legal, medicine, education, not-for-profits, small and large businesses and government organizations. You may also find work for any of these places as a virtual assistant, working from home.
Administrative assistants are an integral part of any office setting. As a result, most have a variety of technical and soft skills. Employers looking to hire administrative assistants want individuals with the following:
A degree in office administration is a requirement from most employers looking to hire administrative assistants. You may also want to take additional training, depending on the industry you are interested in working in. Previous work experience is preferred.