Why not work Part-Time in admin?

If you're looking for a part-time vacancy, there are usually plenty of opportunities for flexible or part-time hours doing administrative work. You can find administrative work in a wide varieties or working environments - schools, law firms, accountancy firms, and all manner of offices. Many businesses need people to take care of administrative tasks on a part-times basis, such as correspondence, pay-roll, secretarial work, etc. This is one of the easiest types of work to get on a part-time basis.

What experience do I need? - Although there are usually lots of part-time admin jobs available, you'll find it a lot easier to get these types of jobs if you have certain skills and experience. Employers usually require applicants to have a high level of word processing skills. This means that you need to be both accurate and fast at typing. General computer skills are also usually necessary.

Dictation experience is also highly valued, as most business use dictation for writing correspondence and memos. Communication skills are very important too, as is your general personal presentation. Being highly organised is a definite advantage. You should highlight these types of skills and experience on your CV and in your cover letter.

The type of work you're doing will depend largely on what the company needs. You could be answering telephones and taking messages, booking flights and meetings, word processing and dealing with correspondence

One of the most effective ways to find part-time admin work is on the internet. Because this work is often available at short notice, many companies use internet job sites to find applicants. You could also get in contact with recruitment companies - some of them are dedicated to finding admin employees. If you can't find a long-term position, start with getting some temporary work, so that you can gain experience for a more permanent job. Good luck with the job search!