How to manage a career in Administration

When you attend an interview for an administration position, it can be difficult to know how to present yourself. You often find a lot of people have applied for the position, and it can be difficult to work out how to portray your skills effectively. However there are a few simple steps you can take to make sure you are adequately prepared, and therefore increase your chances of being successful.             Think about what sort of questions you will be asked in the interview. Read the job description over again. What skills do they ask for? Note these down and work out how you can show that you have each one, thinking up examples where you have used them in previous jobs. If they ask for any experience, make sure you bring references, and work out how you are going to explain your responsibilities in your previous job. If you had any particular tasks assigned to you that did not normally go with the job, remember how you coped with this and if it taught you any new skills that would be useful for the position.             You may be asked why you left your previous job. Why was that position unsuitable for you? Think this through, and be prepared to explain why you think the position you are applying for would be better for you. Was it the company you worked for that made you want to leave your last job? Why was this? Was there something that this new position would offer that is exciting for you? If you are looking forward to the challenge, tell them this. If you are keen for the job, let it show, let your prospective employer know you are looking forward to working with them.             If you prepare yourself, and make sure you are fully aware of what is expected of you in the job you are applying for, you will be able to portray yourself well. The more preparation you do, the more confident you will be and this will come across in the interview and will show your prospective employer that this a challenge you are willing, and able, to handle.