SKILLS TO BOOST YOUR CHANCES
WHEN writing a CV for an administrator, PA or secretarial job there are a number of key features which should be present to showcase your knowledge, skills and abilities.
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS
An organised person will plan in advance and be calm under pressure.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Accuracy of administration is key so you need to have a well presented and error free CV.
MULTI-TASKING SKILLS
Most of these roles require multi-tasking skills to manage conflicting duties. The more of this you have experienced, the more you should sell it in your CV.
SHOW WHEN YOU HAVE IMPROVED EFFICIENCIES
If you have experience in the past of improving processes through streamlining or designing new innovative ways of working, make sure to get these down on your CV.
TEAMWORK SKILLS
You need to be able to show you are accustomed to working with other departments and as part of a team.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
You need to show you are a good communicator over the phone, e mail and in person.
DEALING WITH CHALLENGES
It is good to show that you are familiar at dealing with customer/client complaints in a prompt, professional manner.
INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
You will see in the job specification that knowledge of the industry is a distinct advantage. Display how you know the industry if you have worked in it in the past. If you have not, provide details of your transferable skills.