I have to get a summer job soon and would like to work as a secretary or something with desk work, phones, and filing as main tasks. I was searching on "indeed.com" and all the secretary jobs state they require someone with an Office Admin Diploma or 2 years office experience. Would applying be a waste of time since I am inexperienced? I sometimes see people my age working these types of jobs so how do they get these jobs?
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Secretaries are basically entry level Administrators these days...and as such they have to be able to know what a spreadsheet is and use it, know Microsoft office, Type over 70 wpm, know Outlook and other appointment booking software AND know how to use a multilevel phone system.
Yes...back in the 1960's secretaries DID really just answer phones and take messages...but those easy days are over.
So, what you do is ask your parents and relatives and friends parents if they can get you an entry level secretarial job.
THEN, you also apply at your local employment agencies. They will test your skills and place you in temp jobs where you can learn the skills but not mess up someones' business while you are learning.
Office jobs usually aren’t summer jobs, unless it’s an internship, and they often do require experience. Unless you have an adult friend or family member who can get you a job in their office, you aren’t likely to get that kind of job now.
Try babysitting