Yes, to all the temps out there that are working as Administrative Professionals...Happy Administrative Professionals Day. I think that used to be "Happy Secretaries Day".
Have things really changed that much? I mean, besides from using a computer to using the old typewriter, although sometimes we still use those. In fact, I sort of miss the typing part, the sounds tapping away as you write, er or re-write what your "boss" wanted you to write.
For all the faxing, copying, calling, e mailing, memos, chatting, answering phones, greeting clients in the lobby, fixing the magazines just right in the lobby, smiling even though you are just there the one whole day, just remember it's money coming in.
So smile and Happy day to you, and remember you are more than "Just the temp."
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Tests you may have to take
If you didn't know this already and have been out of the workforce for a while, you can always try temping or contracting. Some places are pretty good about getting you a new job, although temporary, and it will bring some money in.
Just so you are aware, some places will test you on your computer knowledge. It doesn't matter to them if you have 12 + years of Excel or Word, they want you to prove it. Of course the testing does determine how good you actually are.
For administrative positions they will most likely test you on Word, Typing and Excel. By the way, the testing software is not always the software you are used to, it can be somewhat aggravating for some people if they are not used to it. My advice is if you aren't sure about the question, then you do get to either guess or skip, but know that every wrong answer goes against your score.
That's right, they score you. Typing usually has the counting of how many key strokes you did and the accuracy. If it's data entry, they will test you on word data entry and alpha data entry (yes, two different things).
Now, I've pretty much done all the tests that they are giving out, let's just hope I can keep this job a little longer and not do any more tests.
I figure it is a good way to practice your skills. I would suggest if you don't already have these skills under your belt to learn them, as it might just get you your next temping gig.
Good luck.
Just so you are aware, some places will test you on your computer knowledge. It doesn't matter to them if you have 12 + years of Excel or Word, they want you to prove it. Of course the testing does determine how good you actually are.
For administrative positions they will most likely test you on Word, Typing and Excel. By the way, the testing software is not always the software you are used to, it can be somewhat aggravating for some people if they are not used to it. My advice is if you aren't sure about the question, then you do get to either guess or skip, but know that every wrong answer goes against your score.
That's right, they score you. Typing usually has the counting of how many key strokes you did and the accuracy. If it's data entry, they will test you on word data entry and alpha data entry (yes, two different things).
Now, I've pretty much done all the tests that they are giving out, let's just hope I can keep this job a little longer and not do any more tests.
I figure it is a good way to practice your skills. I would suggest if you don't already have these skills under your belt to learn them, as it might just get you your next temping gig.
Good luck.
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