TO GET to the top, sometimes it pays to start at the bottom.
Beginning your career – or getting back into work – in an entry-level job can be one of the savviest ways to climb the career ladder.
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You’ll learn the ropes and see how the company functions right from the ‘shop floor’, plus you’ll meet people from across the business.
Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief Helen Gurley Brown and author JK Rowling are among the ranks of celebs who started out working as secretaries, while TV mogul Simon Cowell’s first job was in the mailroom at EMI Records.
So, if you’re ready to take you first steps, here are the Sun Job top tips to get you in.
1. It’s not where you start, but where you end up that matters
Not your dream job? No problem! Be smart and choose a job where you can learn transferrable skills.
2. It can be a gateway to your target company
If you’re keen to work for a certain prestigious firm, taking an entry-level job with them is a great way to get your foot in the door.
Where you go after that is up to you.
3. Network
Many entry level jobs like receptionist or PA means you’ll come into contact with people from right across the business.
This is a golden opportunity to grow your network.
4. Focus on your skillset
Once you’re working for a firm, assess the skills you need to get promoted and work with HR on improving your skillset through training.
You’ll learn about internal vacancies to move up:
5. Go the extra mile
To get noticed in an entry-level job, work as though you are a level up.
Do your core job but come up with suggestions and volunteer for ‘next level’ projects and work.
Show you can cope with a promotion and make yourself central to the role.
More on careers
Enter The Sun Jobs site today and you’ll find an amazing range of exciting entry level roles.
Here are our picks of the week.
Receptionist – London office, American Express Global Business Travel, London
Be the face of a global brand with AMEX
AmEx is seeking a Receptionist for its London office to deliver the highest quality of customer service to staff, visitors and contractors whilst ensuring a friendly front of house welcome.
You will perform a variety of duties including ensuring all visitors and contractors are registered with building security, attending and contributing to meetings as appropriate.
You will manage incoming calls in a friendly and polite manner and allocate and manage staff and contractor/ visitor passes.
Want to apply? Get lots more details here.
Office Manager and Executive Assistant – AO Arena, Manchester, ASM Global, Manchester
This dynamic EA job will make you central the success of the world’s leading venue management company
ASM Global is a world leader in the management, delivery and execution of live events and entertainment, boasting some of the highest profile and flagship venues, theatres, stadiums, and exhibition centres.
To support growth, the Office Manager and Executive Assistant – AO Arena is a new role which will lead on the venue’s administrative processes while supporting the senior team in their day-to-day functions.
This role will be key in driving forward values and providing key support to the teams around HR functions as well.
You will need to be an experienced office manager with knowledge of HR systems, be highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, and have good diary management.
Assistant Paralegal, TLT LLP, Glasgow
An entry level job for law? Brief yourself on this fantastic first job in one of the UK’s most coveted professions
TLT LLP is recruiting for an Assistant Paralegal to join its commercial team in Glasgow.
You will be responsible for opening files, conflict checking and organising documents, as well as creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, databases, portals and graphic-based analysis.
Ordering documents from the Land Registry and billing and arranging for third parties to be paid is also part of the role.
You will need excellent communication skills (both oral and written), accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility and good knowledge of Word and Outlook plus experience in Excel, PowerPoint and Imanage would be beneficial.
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