Office administrators handle essential tasks that keep busy workplaces running, including meeting coordination and supporting the work of other employees. Hiring teams look for a blend of administrative experience and soft and hard skills when filling these roles.
- Problem solving
- The ability to gather and analyze data to quickly reach a resolution
- Attention to detail
- Administrators need a strong level of attention to detail for tasks such as data entry, filing, and preparing travel arrangements
- Prioritization
- Effective prioritization can help administrators attend to pressing matters and expand their opportunities
Skills
- Communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Experience with technology and software.