Entry Level
Administrative Assistant Resume

Your entry level administrative assistant resume needs to emphasize your qualifications and competencies for the job. Lack of work experience is the challenge when applying for an entry level job.

This drawback can be minimized by focusing on your relevant qualifications and the core skills you bring to the position and company.

There are many strengths that an entry level candidate can bring to the job including energy, enthusiasm, adaptability and the ability to learn new tasks quickly.

In your entry level resume refer to the relevant areas of competence you have developed during your studies, any community or volunteer work, part-time jobs and internships.

ENTRY LEVEL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RESUME

YOUR FULL NAME

Your mailing address
Your phone numbers
Your email address

Objective

Seeking an entry level administrative assistant position where my organizational skills and computer proficiency will be well utilized.

Objective Statement

An energetic and hard-working individual with a strong desire to succeed. Relevant strengths include:

Detail-orientated and professional in both performance and presentation.
Proven ability to plan and complete multiple tasks within strict deadlines.
Able to learn new tasks quickly and accurately.
Experienced in communicating effectively at all levels.
A team player who is always willing to go the extra mile.

Education

Broome Community College, Birmingham, NY

Business Skills Certificate 2021

Related coursework:

Accounting, Accounting for a Service Business, Business Law, Marketing, Computer Applications, Customer Service, Business Reports

Activities:

Member College Business Society, Peer Tutor, Swimming, Softball, Green Peace Volunteer

Work Experience

Office Assistant

Green & Houghton Recruitment, Birmingham, NY

June 2018 - March 2020 (Part-time work concurrent with college studies)

provided administrative support to the office
answered and directed calls
assisted applicants on the telephone and in-person
scheduled appointments and managed calendars
drafted and typed resumes
prepared correspondence
maintained database
developed presentations on PowerPoint
managed petty cash

Computer Skills

MS Office
Email , Social Media and Internet
Typing Speed - 60 WPM

Core Competencies

organizational and planning skills
attention to detail and accuracy
information collection and management
customer-service orientation
communication skills
adaptability
team-work

References

Available on request

What should I put on my entry level resume for an administrative assistant ?

there are core competencies that are common to the vast majority of job opportunities. Know what these are and highlight them in your resume

even if you lack work experience, these competencies, such as planning and organizing, are evident in other aspects of your life including your studies, your extracurricular activities and any part-time or volunteer work you undertake
solid computer skills are required in administrative jobs, include a specific section in your resume for these
check that your resume is presented in a clear and concise format. Avoid trying to "pad out" your resume because you lack work experience
be confident of your ability to do the job. As an enthusiastic entry level employee you bring a number of key strengths to the job including energy, motivation, versatility and a positive attitude

review these standard administrative assistant duties to make sure your resume is relevant to the job you are applying for

Administrative Assistant Job Description

How do I write a resume objective for an entry level administrative assistant?

You can adapt the entry level administrative assistant resume objective statement above. You will also find help with writing an excellent entry level resume objective at entry level resume objectives.