The work load of a typist has changed. No longer as heavy as it was twenty years ago before computers came along, the main role of a typist is to produce letters, reports and other important documents.
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Previously secretarial duties focused on typing, shorthand and filing but secretaries today are expected to be far more skilled, qualified and self-sufficient.
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Reliability is the name of the game when you're a secretary. Whether you are secretary to a single boss or to a team, you'll be indispensable.
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Behind every great manager, director or CEO you’ll normally find a super-efficient personal assistant planning their life and making it look effortless. Take a look behind closed doors and see what life as a PA is like...
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Look around and you should find a part time role in most administrative careers, from secretary and PA through to data entry, typist or office manager.
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So you work in an admin or secretarial role and, although you hate to admit it, the whole office runs smoothly because of your organisational skills. Sounds like you're ready to become an office manager.
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Your role as office junior is to help ensure the smooth running of the office. Looking for variety in your career? There's not much your job won't cover and no two days will ever be the same.
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If you’re looking for a job that’s dynamic, challenging and rewarding then a career as a human resources manager should tick all the boxes.
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As a data entry clerk (or database administrator) it's your job to update and maintain information on computer systems and in archives.
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Clerks are known by lots of different names - clerical workers or clerical assistants are just a couple of them. Whatever your title, you'll help manage the more routine administration tasks within an organisation or department.
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Are you always ‘organised one’ in your friendship circle or at work? Are you always sorting out every detail of your life? And do you find yourself secretly enjoying it? Have you ever thought about a career as a administrator?
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Helping people find a home and looking after them and their new property is what makes the job of a housing officer so rewarding. Read on to find out more...
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As an account manager, you'll assume responsibility for a number of advertising accounts, oversee the work of account executives and be a key person in charge of budgets and administration.
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As a graduate or trainee in recruitment, you'll be learning how to be the intermediary between organisations wishing to recruit (the client) and the candidate. It's primarily a sales role, and offers great rewards for impressive results.
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What if we told you that one of the country’s major employers not only currently employs around 498,000 full-time staff, but they’re still hiring? We’re talking about working as a civil servant. Interested?
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So, you’re thinking of breaking into the glamorous world of television? Well you'll need to start in the unglamorous role of runner. It may not exactly be living the dream but it can lead to an exciting career.
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As an HR administrator, your role is a mixture of admin and HR, also known as human resources and personnel.
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Every employee wants to be properly looked after throughout their career, from initial employment right into retirement. This is the responsibility of a compensation and benefits manager. Intrigued?
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As a tax specialist, you've got an important role to help people understand the world of tax and making sure they are paying the right amount.
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Behind the scenes in a bank, many people work to help keep things running smoothly. As a bank clerk, you would be one of these important people.
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