Administrative Assistant resume keywords

These are the skills, tools and certifications that show up most often in administrative assistant job postings in the US. Use only the ones that are true for you.

Asked for in most postings

• Microsoft Office
• calendar management
• scheduling
• data entry
• filing
• phone etiquette
• correspondence
• office supplies

Often listed as a plus

• Google Workspace
• travel arrangements
• meeting minutes
• QuickBooks
• expense reports
• confidentiality

Example: the same experience, written two ways

Before: Did general office duties for the department.

After: Managed calendars and travel for 4 managers, prepared meeting agendas and minutes, and kept department files current in SharePoint.

Tip: List the exact programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint). "Computer skills" is too vague for a keyword search.

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