Research Guides: Office Administration Professional Research Guide: Career Information

Job Preparation

Office administration workers are required to be dependable, communicative, and detail-oriented. Check out O*NET Online (opens in new window) to see more of the qualities of office administration workers.

Career & Technical Education Database (opens in new window)
Vocational information on technical topics such as computing science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, and photography.
Career Coach (opens in new window)
Current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (opens in new window)
Career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.

WTCC Resources for Job Seekers

For more information on the job outlook, median pay, and work environment for this field, take a look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook (opens in new window).

College Central is an online jobs connection resource for students, alumni, and employers.

Through College Central, WTCC students may:

"Search for jobs posted exclusively to Wake Technical Community College; search the Jobs Central^® national job board and the Intern Central^® national internship board.
Build a résumé with Résumé Builder, or upload a résumé file to Resume Central^® so it can be searched by employers (if you so authorize).
Review your job search history. Report offers/hires.
Receive emails about programs, services and job-related topics.
Gain access to announcements, upcoming events, career advice documents, career advice videos, podcasts, and career articles from over 125 authors.
Build an online portfolio in Career Portfolio Central^® to support your résumé and demonstrate your best work to employers."