Administration

Administration covers a wide range of roles and responsibilities but broadly speaking it involves providing support to the rest of an office or company. Organisation and attention to detail are key, as administration roles can involve handling incoming telephone calls, scheduling meetings and booking meeting rooms, filing notes, inputting data, diary management, travel arrangements, managing office supplies and much more. Your main responsibility is to ensure that the office runs as efficiently as possible.

Some relevant skills for an administration role would include:

• Organisation
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Prioritisation
• Knowledge of word processors (e.g. Microsoft Word and Google Docs)

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Data Entry

Data Entry roles involve taking information from several different sources and inputting them into the company’s computer system. Concentration and attention to detail are key as you’ll have to handle large amounts of information that can quite often be sensitive or confidential.

Some relevant skills for a data entry role would include:

• Attention to detail
• Concentration
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately
• Knowledge of spreadsheet programmes (e.g. Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets)
• Knowledge of database programmes or CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software