Top 5 Administrative Jobs

How would any office be able to operate if it did not have administrative support? As most realize, the ability to run any business effectively without the needed clerical and administrative support would be next to impossible. This is certainly positive news to those that would be seeking such jobs. For those that would be interested in performing such tasks, here are the top ten administration positions that are perennially in demand:

Customer Service: How would companies function if there were no "point personnel" that answered customer questions, queries, and concerns? Effective customer service is a must for any company which is why customer service help is always sought after.

Collections: There will always be those that fall behind on payments. This is why the collections wing of customer service will also be in need of good personnel.

Human Resource Assistants: HR departments are perennially busy and handle a variety of tasks. This is why support staff is a must in such divisions.

Desk Help: While there are scores of different industries that rely on front desk help, hotel and restaurant sectors that are the most reliant on them. Those with a firm yet pleasing nature will find these positions rewarding.

Receptionists: Similar to desk help but with less duties, receptionists are often the first point of contact someone meets when they enter an office. Those with solid receptionist skills can generally use such a position to springboard to greater things.

- Gail Esparan