Also called: Secretary
Keeps an office running by handling scheduling, documents, phones and supplies.
You answer calls, schedule meetings, prepare a spreadsheet for your manager and order supplies.
A common entry point into many careers.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; office software skills.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Office Administration, Business Administration.
Shrinking (about -6% over 10 years). Declining as office software automates tasks.
High risk for 10 years. Email, scheduling and document tasks are highly automatable, so admin assistant openings are shrinking fast.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to admin assistant openings or sign up with temp agencies like Robert Half or Adecco
Classes: Computer applications, English Language Arts, Business elective.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-6014.
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