General Administration & Clerical
Quite simply, general administration & clerical jobs are the core of every company and every organisation. Businesses cannot function without individuals able to perform in general administration & clerical jobs.
Traditionally, general administration & clerical jobs were viewed as minor roles with little room for career advancement but are now recognised as being an employment sector in their own right. Due to the demands of modern businesses, with the need to communicate effectively and use complex technologies, a range of training initiatives encourage those in general administration & clerical jobs to gain qualifications in business administration, and in areas of specialised knowledge.
When starting off on your general administration & clerical jobs career, you might want to consider, or ask for, training under Pitman, OCR (RSA) or Education Development International LCCI; IT qualifications with RSA Computer Literacy and Information Technology (CLAIT) Plus or the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). Once you've decided that the general administration & clerical jobs path is for you, NVQs (in England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and SVQs (in Scotland) are widely recognised by employers, and demonstrate that employees have the skills and knowledge necessary to perform general administration & clerical jobs competently.
Other routes to work, and knowledge in general administration & clerical jobs, are available under Young Apprenticeship schemes, or Apprenticeships in general administration & clerical jobs where you can earn a wage whilst learning the necessary skills. As you progress in your general administration & clerical jobs, there are Business and Administration national diplomas to acquire to demonstrate your general administration & clerical jobs abilities, and specialised diplomas and Foundation Degrees to gain.
All of these options increase your value as an employee in general administration & clerical jobs, and offer you a route to the top of your chosen sector.
The Recruitment Agency Network includes members that are specialists in general administration & clerical jobs and can offer you career advice, interview and presentation coaching.