Recruiting administrators in NSW is a tough gig.
When even the most junior administration roles require qualifications and experience. It can be difficult to get your foot in the door.
Recruiting Administrators?
Here are some tips to increase your chances of getting noticed.
- Transferable experience is the key.
- Prospective employers and recruitment consultants want to see that you’ve got it. And you can’t get it unless someone gives you a job.
- The trick is to find ways of describing your existing experience to show that you have what it takes.
Administration work is about being organised, managing time, and resources. Most importantly meeting office deadlines. So start thinking about what experiences you already have. And how you will get this across to the interviewer.
Most noteworthy, good recruiters always ask behavioral based questions. These questions are designed to elicit the truth. Focusing on the How and What of working through a task.
As a result, the difference between a successful interview and a bad one often comes down to the questions asked. Successful recruiters ask questions that force candidates to explain in detail the how and what of what they claim. So be ready to answer these questions.
Pick out the skills most relevant to Administration and make sure you have good examples.
Essential skills to cover are:
- Leading a team
- Communication
- Being able to plan and execute tasks to a deadline
- Problem-solving
- Know your typing speed and programs you can use.
Because competition for administration roles can be fierce, don’t be too upset if you don’t get accepted on your first try. Try again.
Job Seekers can check out our webpage for new vacancies, job interview tips and templates.
Remember: After the interview, ask for feedback if you are unsuccessful.
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