This discussion is now closed.
Check out other Related discussions
- Chartered Engineer status ?
- Help in choosing subjects for higher
- Dropping out- lecturer ignoring my emails
- Crashing highers
- GCSE
- Point of entry changed to foundation year
- Raf aptitude test
- PPE alevels
- Transfer at end of 1st year to another univ….what notice do I need to do
- Revoked from university too late
- need help about as grades
- What qualifications do you need to be a diplomat?
- What can I do a with a psychology degree?
- I could lose my job?
- are windows on ARM as restrictive as android or ios too?
- Informing university of my disability
- Really Worried about Grade
- Starting uni as a mature student
- Earning some extra money
- Discontinued uni degree
Admin - what is required?
I am graduating soon but for the time being would like to work in admin while I decide what I want to do. Have done A level Computing and a Food Management degree, half of the modules done were business, research and IT. I have GCSE Maths and English at grade C.
I have worked in Retail so am used to dealing with the public and my dissertation and assignments show I have good research skills. The downside is I haven't worked in an office - most jobs say 'Experience essential' or RSA II, CLAIT or Sage required which I don't have. Do I have a chance? Would I need to get experience from agency work or get these qualifications?
Anyone got into an office job without experience or office qualifications after their A levels, degree or as a part time job?
I have worked in Retail so am used to dealing with the public and my dissertation and assignments show I have good research skills. The downside is I haven't worked in an office - most jobs say 'Experience essential' or RSA II, CLAIT or Sage required which I don't have. Do I have a chance? Would I need to get experience from agency work or get these qualifications?
Anyone got into an office job without experience or office qualifications after their A levels, degree or as a part time job?
You only need Sage for accounts admin. Look for more general administrative jobs.
If you have no office experience, but good computing and typing skills, go register with your local temping agency, and they'll sell you on your behalf. I got my first paid job this way. You have to accept a few dull assignments to build up experience, but then your consultant will be able to place you in more interesting better paid workplaces.
If you have decent computing skills (and as a finalist at university, you must have acquired some by now), a RSA or CLAIT cert is not necesssary. Good luck
If you have no office experience, but good computing and typing skills, go register with your local temping agency, and they'll sell you on your behalf. I got my first paid job this way. You have to accept a few dull assignments to build up experience, but then your consultant will be able to place you in more interesting better paid workplaces.
If you have decent computing skills (and as a finalist at university, you must have acquired some by now), a RSA or CLAIT cert is not necesssary. Good luck
shona
You only need Sage for accounts admin. Look for more general administrative jobs.
If you have no office experience, but good computing and typing skills, go register with your local temping agency, and they'll sell you on your behalf. I got my first paid job this way. You have to accept a few dull assignments to build up experience, but then your consultant will be able to place you in more interesting better paid workplaces.
If you have decent computing skills (and as a finalist at university, you must have acquired some by now), a RSA or CLAIT cert is not necesssary. Good luck
If you have no office experience, but good computing and typing skills, go register with your local temping agency, and they'll sell you on your behalf. I got my first paid job this way. You have to accept a few dull assignments to build up experience, but then your consultant will be able to place you in more interesting better paid workplaces.
If you have decent computing skills (and as a finalist at university, you must have acquired some by now), a RSA or CLAIT cert is not necesssary. Good luck
Thanks, that's very useful and helpful advice
What agency did you go with? I would like to use someone who is reputable
Office Angels are pretty reputable and have offices nationwide.
I went with a local one, which only operates out of my home town, so I can't pass on any national recommendations, I'm afraid.
Do your research - in my town, for example, there are several agencies. Mine is the only 'local' one, it's been in business for 20 years and lands a lot of exclusive contracts for temp work with the big companies, because it's got a good reputation. Very well known.
Another agency doesn't get very many assignments, but the ones it does get tend to be highly paid.
Another agency specialises in public sector jobs (e.g. temp work at the local councils, hospitals, etc).
Failing that, if you honestly don't have a clue who to ask, any of the big names should be okay: Office Angels, Reed, Manpower, Adecco...
You can register at as many agencies as you like, but you do normally have to disclose if you've done that. I only stuck with one agency, and I believe I was treated better as a result. If I had to register with a big chain, I'd make enquiries with Manpower first, as I've always been intrigued by their claims to give temps the same rights as permanent employees.
Any other questions about temp work, give me a shout
Do your research - in my town, for example, there are several agencies. Mine is the only 'local' one, it's been in business for 20 years and lands a lot of exclusive contracts for temp work with the big companies, because it's got a good reputation. Very well known.
Another agency doesn't get very many assignments, but the ones it does get tend to be highly paid.
Another agency specialises in public sector jobs (e.g. temp work at the local councils, hospitals, etc).
Failing that, if you honestly don't have a clue who to ask, any of the big names should be okay: Office Angels, Reed, Manpower, Adecco...
You can register at as many agencies as you like, but you do normally have to disclose if you've done that. I only stuck with one agency, and I believe I was treated better as a result.
If I had to register with a big chain, I'd make enquiries with Manpower first, as I've always been intrigued by their claims to give temps the same rights as permanent employees.Any other questions about temp work, give me a shout
Well, it depends what sort of job you're chasing. With your standard admin office job, all you need is a good telephone manner, basic IT skills and some previous office experience. If you don't have any, the hardest bit is acquiring some. Once you've done your first few office jobs (even a few one day assignments count) , it all gets easier.
You would only need specific qualifications if you wanted to become a company secretary, for example. Or do a specific type of admin, e.g. medical or accounts related. With things like medical admin, you need to know a lot of specific vocab, and there is training available for that. With accounts, there is specific software, like sage. But there are lots of general admin jobs which really don't require any qualifications.
If you don't get the council jobs, sign on with the branch of Adecco that offered you work, and do a few assignments with them. Then start applying for longer term admin jobs elsewhere, if that's what you want to do.
Getting your foot in the door is often the hardest part. It does get easier. Chin up!
) , it all gets easier.You would only need specific qualifications if you wanted to become a company secretary, for example. Or do a specific type of admin, e.g. medical or accounts related. With things like medical admin, you need to know a lot of specific vocab, and there is training available for that. With accounts, there is specific software, like sage. But there are lots of general admin jobs which really don't require any qualifications.
If you don't get the council jobs, sign on with the branch of Adecco that offered you work, and do a few assignments with them. Then start applying for longer term admin jobs elsewhere, if that's what you want to do.
Getting your foot in the door is often the hardest part. It does get easier. Chin up!
Howard
Jayzus - how many qualifications do you need to be to operate a photocopier and answer the phone?
I know that's what I thought
Adecco called me back and said they would take me on, I was tempted but am waiting to hear off the more secure jobs I have applied for in offices with the council, police and college. Extra Personnel are more tempting as they state the hourly rate and their temp contracts are with the council
i got a job after a-levels. maybe i was lucky, it was quite a good job. not through an agency.
agencies seem to be really easy though, i just went to all of them with my cv, i got a phone call the next night.
you dont need much for office work really, anything you need they would mention in the advert. you can always use the job centre.
its only temporary work by the sounds of it, its no big deal. If you have got half a brain, and you have prolly, you will be more intelligent than most of the people you are around.
its the interviews that can be difficult, they can ask bizarre questions and you get muppets interogating you, when the job is mainly fetching coffee and filing, for example.
agencies seem to be really easy though, i just went to all of them with my cv, i got a phone call the next night.
you dont need much for office work really, anything you need they would mention in the advert. you can always use the job centre.
its only temporary work by the sounds of it, its no big deal. If you have got half a brain, and you have prolly, you will be more intelligent than most of the people you are around.
its the interviews that can be difficult, they can ask bizarre questions and you get muppets interogating you, when the job is mainly fetching coffee and filing, for example.
I signed with another agency who suggested a permanent job, I agreed then when I spoke to the consultant again I said I was unsure about the wage she seemed annoyed so I filled in the forms to keep her happy. Then she rang again about a temp job asking me to start an hour before on Friday evening, I had plans and it was bit short notice so said no.
I am holding out for a job interview at the council in a weeks time. My part time job is holding me back but I worry if I go to an agency I don't get work for ages. I just hope the agency don't get fed up of me saying no.
I am holding out for a job interview at the council in a weeks time. My part time job is holding me back but I worry if I go to an agency I don't get work for ages. I just hope the agency don't get fed up of me saying no.
Related discussions
- Chartered Engineer status ?
- Help in choosing subjects for higher
- Dropping out- lecturer ignoring my emails
- Crashing highers
- GCSE
- Point of entry changed to foundation year
- Raf aptitude test
- PPE alevels
- Transfer at end of 1st year to another univ….what notice do I need to do
- Revoked from university too late
- need help about as grades
- What qualifications do you need to be a diplomat?
- What can I do a with a psychology degree?
- I could lose my job?
- are windows on ARM as restrictive as android or ios too?
- Informing university of my disability
- Really Worried about Grade
- Starting uni as a mature student
- Earning some extra money
- Discontinued uni degree
Latest
Trending
Last reply 40 minutes ago
Government Social Research - Research Officer Scheme 2024Last reply 5 days ago
So I made the worst decision of my life. I chose Biochemistry as my degree.Last reply 1 week ago
Issues with jobs because I cannot driveTrending
Last reply 40 minutes ago
Government Social Research - Research Officer Scheme 2024Last reply 5 days ago
So I made the worst decision of my life. I chose Biochemistry as my degree.Last reply 1 week ago
Issues with jobs because I cannot drive
