administrative assistant expectations
How much can an administrative assistant or receptionist expect to earn per week?
I posted a “Looking for Work” ad on Facebook and was contacted by a staffing coordinator who asked for my salary expectations. The figure I gave her was $225 per week. Is this too much, too little, or just right?
To put things into more perspective, I’m a first-year university student with basic knowledge of clerical, computer, and accounting skills, who live in Canada.
Hey Rio
Don’t sell yourself short. You’re too smart for that, especially if it’s full time. I “heard” you speak enough to know you can start at least with $9-10/hour. If you know Word and Excel ask for a little more. You can always play it safe and say it’s negotiable, or ask them to test your skills first and then talk money. I’d try to “sell” myself first, get the interview and then discuss salary. I hate using that “sell” when it comes to the self… but that’s how it is unfortunately.
If you really like the job, take it. You can always move up. If I were your age again, I’d try really hard to work in a college setting. You may start low, but, you can move up – or sideways, you’re always around some form of intelligent life… and, the benefits are good. Also, many will pay for a huge chunk of your tuition. Not that you need it, I know. But, you can always use that money dad saved for you to put it down for an apartment.
Good luck!
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