Welcome to the wonderful world of Admin & Office Support—where multitasking isn’t just a skill, it’s a superpower! Whether you’re juggling phone calls, organizing calendars, or taming wild email inboxes, you’re the unsung hero keeping the office ship afloat. Expect a mix of clerical duties, scheduling wizardry, file-bertancy, and smooth communication. Many positions require a high school diploma, though experience with office software and organizational prowess can make you stand out.
$47,460
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Annual Sector Growth
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Automation & AI creeping in — tools and smart systems increasingly streamline admin tasks. (Imagine robots filing your memos!)
Steady replacement demand, not growth — openings largely due to turnover or retirement, not job creation.
Medical secretaries bucking the trend — healthcare administrative roles expected to grow faster thanks to expanding services.
Sector-wide employment decline — overall office and administrative roles projected to shrink over the next decade.
Need for tech-savvy skills rising — AI, automation tools, and digital systems are becoming must-haves.
Proficiency with office software (Microsoft 365, Excel, databases)
Active listening & communication (terrific for coordinating tasks and responding to requests)
Adaptability to AI and automation tools (to stay ahead in a changing environment)
Writing and editing (creating memos, emails, reports—clearly and effectively)
Customer service orientation (be it internal colleagues or external clients, you’re the first point of contact!)
Use specialized job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Robert Half to search terms like “Administrative Assistant”, “Office Support”, “Receptionist”.
Tailor your resume with keywords: include “Calendar management”, “MS Office”, “Customer service”, etc.—many systems auto-filter resumes based on those.
Network via professional associations—groups like IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) or local admin meetups can uncover hidden openings.
Check staffing agencies: agencies like Robert Half, Kelly Services, or OfficeTeam often place administrative professionals—sometimes temp-to-perm roles offer a solid entry point.