I'm in my mid 30's and currently working in finance. I'm hoping to make a career transition into an Administrative Assistant role, but I'm not having much luck in the traditional job site search. I've been thinking of fine-tuning my resume more with key skills that I might have that could be transferable or trained quickly. Can anyone recommend some skills they have shown to be crucial in their Admin roles? What tricks did you use on your resume to stand out from the crowd? Thank you!

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A firm knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and strong calendar management skills are must regardless of what level AA you are seeking. As you rise in rank, you should be able to evidence a broader computer program knowledge (eg: SAP, Concur, QuickBooks) and/or the ability/initiative to learn/adapt to new programs. Time management is key as well. I recommend connecting with an employment agency - they frequently will assist with “fine-tuning” a resume.

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This is wonderful information. Thank you so much!

Your best bet are staffing agencies! They usually have tons of AA roles :)

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Where are you located? Searching for an administrative assistant at a finance company near Chicago.

What a great opportunity! Thank you for letting me know, but unfortunately, I'm located in Denver, CO. ❤️

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