The Top 10 Administrative Jobs

Here are the top 6 to 10 admin jobs:

Desktop Publishers: These positions are more specialized than the vast majority of administrative support positions. That is why the salaries for desktop publishers will be much higher than those other positions. If you have a skill or a knack for such work, the opportunities in desktop publishing are well worth examining.


Administrative Assistant: Once commonly dubbed a mere "secretary," this position is vital for the function of an office since a secretary provides the needed support to managerial staff in many ways.


Executive Assistant: Basically, an executive assistant is an administrative assistant who supports upper level management. If you can stay on the proverbial ball with your duties, this position may turn out to be a good career path for you.


Supervisory Positions: Not all supervisory positions entail managing the high level functions of an office. Often, a supervisor can handle the oversight of support staff as well. Now, this is not to infer that such a position is not of high value. All supervisory positions are because they entail the effective coordination of company employees. Those that feel they are able to effectively supervise staff should look towards applying for such supervisory positions.

Runners: Runners are essentially personal delivery personnel for a company. They will expedite the delivery of packages and messages on an ‘as needed' basis. Since their services are constantly needed there is certainly a lot of job security with this particular position. Yes, you have to run around town a great deal. (Hence, the name runner) However, it can be a rewarding job for those that love to be active.

Please note that all these jobs will require a specific administrative resume  - obviously a runner wouldn't need the same type of resume as a desktop publisher.

- Gail Esparan