Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Administrative Assistants at Kaiser Permanente
To enter Kaiser Permanente, the Department Secretary recommends starting with "any type of on-call position" to gain entry and then pursuing "entry level admin, um, admin assistant" roles. These administrative positions provide valuable office experience, broadening career opportunities and building a strong resume to help advance to higher levels, as reflected in their own career path.
Administrative Assistant Roles, Entry-Level Positions, Office Experience, Career Advancement, Resume Building
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Ariel Ayala
Department Secretary
Kaiser Permanente
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General Studies / Not Applicable
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Consider on-call positions at Kaiser Permanente to gain entry-level experience.
2. Entry-level administrative assistant roles offer opportunities for career growth and skill development.
3. Administrative experience is valuable and broadens career options within an office setting
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
To get your foot in the door at Kaiser, try to get an on-call position. Once you're in, it's all hands on deck.
The experiences that got me to where I am involved management positions where I was multitasking. Office work is also valuable. If you can get an entry-level admin or admin assistant role, that's a good starting point for an undergrad.
Once you're in an admin assistant or admin role, your career can expand significantly. You'll have more opportunities to choose what's next for you.
Working as an admin assistant opens you up to office environments. This experience is what employers look for. You'll also be working under leads and supervisors, which is good for your resume and broadens your opportunities.
As an entry-level position, I recommend an admin assistant role or any type of admin work to help you reach your career goals.
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