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Administrative Assistant
Administrative assistants keep offices organized — scheduling, communicating, and handling records. It's a reliable first office job with room to grow into coordinator and management roles.
Median Salary
$45,930/yr
Typical Range
$35,930 – $60,530
Job Outlook
Stable demand
What does a Administrative Assistant do?
- Schedule meetings and manage calendars
- Answer emails and phone calls
- Organize files and records
- Support staff with day-to-day tasks
Education & training
High school diploma; strong computer skills help
How to become a Administrative Assistant
- Finish high school
- Build strong computer and writing skills
- Learn office tools like Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Apply for office assistant and receptionist roles
Skills that help
OrganizationCommunicationReliabilityMultitasking
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