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Data entry jobs
These opportunities involve maintaining, updating and finding information. Data entry clerks usually enter both text and numbers into spreadsheets or sometimes databases. A good working understanding of a range of database software will help you find a job. If you are seeking a data entry job in London then register with a recruitment agency specialising in office jobs and secretarial jobs, such as the ones listed above. London is filled with offices recruiting data entry staff. Before applying for a London data entry job be sure that you enjoy this type of work. It requires very precise and demanding levels of concentration. There will be rest times otherwise the intensity can become too much and becomes counter productive. During these rest times, you may be expected to do something else, so a range of secretarial skills could put you above other candidates for the work. A well paid data entry job in London will probably require you to go into an office but with the price of office space some firms are beginning to contract this out to people working from home.
Multilingual & Translation jobs in London
If you have a language, there is a demand for both full time and part time translation work. Part time jobs can be found through recruitment agencies who specialise in this type of work. We list both full, contract, temp and part time translation or language careers and jobs. These include Russian speaking, French, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish and German speaking job opportunities.
PA jobs in London
A personal assistant or 'PA' works closely with senior managers. The objective is to take away the admin and allow the manager to focus on other aspects of his work. PA's can eventually have a high level of responsibility and be running a significant part of the office or company. Duties can include taking telephone calls and handling customer enquiries, organising the diary and making business appointments or writing and replying to letters and emails on behalf of the managers. Earnings can start at around £18,000 with experience rising your potential salary to around £40,000 plus benefits.
Secretary jobs in London
A secretary or office admin job involves clerical and admin support for the running of the company or business. Word processing and typing is the basic requirement of a secretarial job, but many employers are now looking for additional IT and presentation skills. The work of a secretary now extends into creating marketing documents or keeping accounts. Many secretaries are required to have relevant qualifications and previous experience if they are to gain top jobs. Useful skills can include a second language, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel and Access IT skills as well as audio typing and basic bookkeeping.
Receptionist jobs in London
Personality is often what employers want from their receptionist, along with multi tasking skills and admin skills. The receptionist is often the first point of contact with customers so presenting the right impression is vital. Many receptionist jobs are clinched at the interview stage and not via qualifications. Companies will be looking for attitude and disposition, rather than A levels and GCSE's. Duties can include meeting and greeting clients, arranging couriers and deliveries, screening phone calls and dealing with the post.
Typist jobs in London
A typist is sometimes referred to as a word processor operator. A typist is primarily responsible for producing letters, reports and other documents. Candidates should have some experience or skills for copy typing, audio typing and shorthand typing. Qualifications can be required by London firms, including
A Levels or GSVQs levels I,II or III in business administration NVQs/SVQs levels 1 to 3. Courses such as Pitman, OCR (RSA) or London Chamber of Commerce and Industry exams will help get the better paid typist work.
Office Manager jobs in London
Office managers oversee and supervise the admin and insure the smooth running of any office. They can also be referred to as office administrators, and responsibilities can be procurement and buying office equipment to interviewing admin staff and doing accounts. The job role is very varied, depending on the sector the company deals in.
Admin jobs in London
Office administration can include Clerical assistant, office manager or office administrator. Admin jobs in London can include filing, data entry, typing, maintaining office equipment and answering the phones. Anything from photocopying to meeting and greeting clients can be included in office admin.
