Administrative Assistant Resume Example
Office work depends on trust. This example shows the small, regular tasks an employer relies on and how to put numbers beside them, from a first front desk job to accounts work.
Early career · Last reviewed 4 November 2026 · 1 min read · How we write these
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Why this example works
- Volumes such as invoices a month and meetings a week show the pace of the job.
- The filing project shows initiative and a result a manager can picture.
- The dental reception job proves reliability at a front desk, and the current job shows the move into accounts work.
- Xero and Outlook are named inside the bullets, so the skills list is backed up by real use.
How to write your own administrative assistant resume
- Put numbers on repeat tasks, such as invoices, calls, bookings or files handled.
- Show one thing you improved, even if small, and say what it saved.
- Say which office programs you handle confidently, such as spreadsheets and invoicing.
- Describe accuracy: what you check, and how often errors were found or avoided.
- Part-time and reception roles count. Write them with the same care as a full-time job.
- Keep the tone plain and professional, with no long list of personality words.
Skills worth including
Office tasks
Diary management, Invoicing, Filing, Data entry, Minute taking, Travel booking
Software
Microsoft 365, Xero, Google Workspace, Email management
Only list what is true for you. A skill you cannot talk about in an interview does not help.
Common questions
What proves I am dependable in an office job?
Use facts: how long you stayed, how many tasks you handled each week, and any checking you do before work goes out.
Is it worth listing a short course?
Yes, if it is relevant and recent. Name the course, the provider and the year, and do not stretch it into more than it was.
What if my last job was in a different field?
Keep the tasks that carry across, such as scheduling, records and customer contact, and say so in your summary.
Read next
- How to write the summary at the top of your resumeRead the guide
- The skills section: what to list, how to group it and what to leave outRead the guide
- Turning your duties into bullet points that show resultsRead the guide
- Contact details on a resume: name, email, phone and location done rightRead the guide