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I see online that all these administrative assistant jobs are asking for a bach. degree. And I'm like ugh w*f... what am i going to get a degree in for this .. receptionism or filing or whatever.. lol it's not rocket science.. so why the degree for basically a assistant / receptionist job?
3 answers - Asked By: ginger - 7/13/2009
I want to have a administrative assistant job.. Currently at my community college they have administrative assistant classes.. But what should I choose if I want a bachelor degree because I know they don't have a bachelor degree in admin assistant.
2 answers - Asked By: vanessab - 1/21/2013
I want to do Medical Administrative Assistant online, but very time I type in Medical Administrative Assistants jobs for my hometown (Oklahoma City) it always pops up with Medical Assistants; and that's not what I'm wanting. I want to know whats the differences between the two, and I would also want to know if Oklahoma expects Medical Administrative Assistant certificates? I don't want to waste time studying online if I'm not gonna be able to use my certificate in my home state... thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: SM - 5/24/2012
I want to get a associate degree in administrative assistant because I was researching where I reside in California is a lot of administrative assistant jobs available, which I wouldn't mind doing that kind of work? Do you think it is a good major?
1 answer - Asked By: vanessab - 1/24/2013
It appears that having a Master's in Education means nothing when trying to apply for entry level administrative assistant jobs. Am I going to have to take some office/clerical classes for this position just so I can have something on my resume that is applicable to the position?
4 answers - Asked By: funkyfree4 - 7/26/2009
What programs will benifit me in trying to obtain an Administrative assistant job. Are there college courses that I would benifit from? Does a person need a degree to get to be an Administrative assistant? Please point me in the right direction. Thank you
9 answers - Asked By: sweet_n_sassy2204 - 2/27/2007
I was offered administrative assistant job based in another state. I applied not knowing it was work from home. I did not have to pay and it does not come across as a scam. Is working from home a new legit job opportunity or are they all scams?
7 answers - Asked By: Beandip, b****r, Bean, Gil - 11/2/2011
Can one get a post of administrative assistant without any prior experience? Does administrative volunteer work count as experience? Is it true that community colleges too have administrative assistant jobs? How can one apply for those jobs and what are the remunerations? Thanks
5 answers - Asked By: Carmen - 2/27/2009
I have general office experience in a library and also as a hotel clerk (night auditor and day shifts too). I'm interested in being an administrative assistant. What do I need to do? What to learn? Where do I look for these jobs?
0 - Asked By: B r i - 11/25/2009
I'm looking for a work at home job with no start up fees. I would like to do a data entry or administrative assistant job but would do any kind of job, if i could find one. I'm from Newfoundland, Canada. Are there any legit jobs?
2 answers - Asked By: smiley22 - 9/25/2009
I'm looking for a work at home job with no start up fees. I would like to do a data entry or administrative assistant job but would do any kind of job, if i could find one. I'm from Newfoundland, Canada. Are there any legit jobs?
3 answers - Asked By: smiley22 - 9/25/2009
Will I be more marketable for an administrative assistant job? I already have a bachelor's degree in the liberal arts. Will I be more able to get a job? So far, I've had no luck getting an administrative assistant position with only my bachelor's degree.
1 answer - Asked By: ebe b - 4/7/2011
I've been working retail since I was 18 (I'm 23 now) and I just can't take it anymore! I've been looking into getting an administrative assistant job for a while now. I moved to Seattle not too long ago and I've applied on craigslist and all sorts of other job sites, but have gotten no call backs.
2 answers - Asked By: cyndi - 4/25/2011
I got an offer to come in for a job interview as an administrative assistant & I can't remember what some of the questions I'd be asked since I've had office jobs before. But I just want to prepare myself for all of the questions for an administrative assistant job.
3 answers - Asked By: Leen Bean - 2/21/2010
I go for the Hurricane Electric administrative assistant job interview next week. What can I expect as questions? They will test on science, maths, logic etc Any ideas?
1 answer - Asked By: Eager Beaver - 11/4/2011
I recently graduated college. I'd like to be an artist, but need a 'real job'. I'm mostly interviewing for administrative assistant jobs because I have office experience. I have no idea how to answer questions about the long term though.
3 answers - Asked By: hthrcm2000 - 8/10/2009
I'm rephrasing this question, will i BE ABLE to get a job later in my original field if i spend so much time as an administrative assistant? I do rigging, i can only get so many jobs though.. There are seemingly no entry level jobs that are full time so i "free lance" so to speak. Does taking an administrative position screw my chances of ever doing what i went to college to do? I mean i'd work nine hours a day so i wouldn't have time to put into it as much. I guess i could keep doing a few odd jobs on the side but i think i'd go a wall if i had to do them ALL the time... Originally all i wanted to do was write, and i am REALLY passionate about it i mean i would spend 15 hours a day doing that if i could. I just wanted something realisitic too. No rude posts please because i dont care about anything else but writing
1 answer - Asked By: ferret crimes - 3/8/2013
I turned in a job application last wednesday (9-7) for an administrative assistant job. i meet all qualifications. they told me it would either be the end of last week, or today (9-12) before he'd start calling for interviews. Would today be too soon or too pushy to call and check on my app? i've been job searching for two years, and would really really love this job. I want an interview. Please someone let me know soon, if today is too soon or pushy. Thanks
2 answers - Asked By: Jay141 - 9/12/2011
I found a add for an part time Administrative Assistant on craigslist, and the it seems like I meet the qualifications. But reading further into it, I feel like this job is for someone with a little more experience or certifications/degrees. What is your opinion?
1 answer - Asked By: James K - 8/28/2009
I am applying for an administrative assistant job where I would make about $23,500 a year. Is this an embarrassing job to accept for a college graduate? Or am I making the right move by taking an entry level job where I get some experience and contacts?
2 answers - Asked By: Abigail C - 1/15/2013
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