Should you be an office admin? Let your personality find your next job

Looking for a career in office admin? Here is a list of 20 characteristics shared by Office Administrators.

Some people are fortunate enough to be in tune with their personalities. In this way it’s easy to know which career paths are well-suited with who they are, and which to stay clear of. For the not-so-fortunate, a behind-the-desk 9-5 job can quickly become their worst nightmare, especially if their extroverted personalities call for a more outdoorsy setup.

To prevent you from accepting a job offer in office administration when you’re not sure you’re a good fit, we’ve gathered a list of characteristics that define an Office Manager or Administrator. All you have to do is find out whether these words are descriptive of you and a fulfilling professional life.

Tip: Ask your friends and family to go through this list with you.

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1.    Approachable

2.    Patient

3.    Trustworthy

4.    Detail oriented

5.    Organized

6.    Tech savvy

7.    Good communication skills

8.    Able to respect confidentiality

9.    Team player and peacemaker

10.  Able to work well with others

11.  Positive Attitude

12.  Good listener 

13.  Well groomed/professional appearance

14.  Excellent grammar

15.  Good spelling skills

16.  Problem-solver

17.  Good customer service skills

18.  Dependable

19.  Good problem solving skills

20.  Ability to multi-task

Read: How to Match Yourself to a Job

The more words you have circled, the more suitable you are for a career in office administration. The great thing about this profession is whether big or small, all companies require an administrator to run the administrative duties of the office. Therefore, no matter which company in any industry, you’ll always be sought after.

Looking for jobs in administration? Browse Careers 24’s Administrator jobs to find the best opportunity for you.