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Common Past Jobs
Common Future JobsAdministrative Assistant
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$21,399 - $44,508
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Customer Service Representative (CSR) $19,436 - $41,703 |
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Receptionist $17,224 - $33,572 |
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Secretary, (but not Legal, Medical, or Executive) $17,218 - $37,049 |
Common Future Jobs
Administrative Assistant
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$21,399 - $44,508
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Executive Assistant $29,860 - $64,081 |
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Executive Secretary or Administrative Assistant $23,737 - $52,293 |
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Administrative / Office Manager $23,761 - $53,575 |
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Administrative Assistant
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People with the job title Administrative Assistant typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Plan, direct, or coordinate supportive services of an organization, such as recordkeeping, mail distribution, telephone operator/receptionist, and other office support services. May oversee facilities planning and maintenance and custodial operations.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, clerical, or auxiliary activities of public or private elementary or secondary level schools.
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- DaVita Inc.
- Kohl's Department Stores Inc
- Sodexo, Inc.
- U.S. Bank
- The Salvation Army
- Macy's, Inc.
- Marriott International, Inc.
Most Popular City for
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- Houston, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Los Angeles, California
- New York, New York
- Atlanta, Georgia
- San Diego, California
- Dallas, Texas
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Most Popular Certification for
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- Notary Public
- Business Certificate
- Administrative Assistant Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Excel
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Word
Most Popular Hospital Setting for
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- General Hospital
- Other
- Physician's Office / Private Practice
- Ambulatory Care / Surgery Center
- Community / Home Health
- Extended Care / Nursing Home
- Health Insurance Company
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Most Popular Skill/Specialty for
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- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Excel
- Office Administration
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Word
- Typing
Most Popular Industry for
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- Healthcare
- Education, College/University
- Engineering Consulting
- Law Firm / Law Office
- Accounting, Auditing and Tax Services
- Construction
- Manufacturing and Distribution
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Don't trust anyone
Administrative Assistant - (City withheld for privacy), New Jersey, United States
I was let go from my company, not because I didn't do the job; only because I did my job too well and made my manager look bad in front of the boss. I confided to the higher boss that the manager was not doing his job and kept harrassing me and it came back at the end to bite me. If I would have standed my ground with my immediate manager maybe things would not have gone to this point.
Posted in Job Security on 5 Feb 2010
I am not a secretary
Administrative Assistant - (City withheld for privacy), Florida, United States
An administrative assistant job is a good place to start in a company if you want to get a foot in the door, but do not have specific experience in the particular field. You need to show off your skills and abilities early, by showing initiative and taking on challenging projects. Ask for more assignments. It may seem overwhelming at first, but it will eventually pay off. I am now in a different position within my company by starting out as an assistant and moving into the department I was best ...
Posted in Dream Job on 16 Jan 2009
fired, discharged, let go, ????
Administrative Assistant - (City withheld for privacy), Ohio, United States
Under the pretext of a probationary period, I was discharged because I did not learn the job in 2 weeks working time. I was harassed by the manager and I strongly felt my age was the reason I was let go. I was told I did not meet my requirements although I was on a 90 day probationary period.
Posted in I Was Fired on 7 May 2007
