What is an office helper and how to become one

Key steps to become an office helper

1. Explore office helper education requirements

   Most common office helper degrees

   High School Diploma

   34.0 %

   Bachelor's

   26.8 %

   Associate

   23.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific office helper skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Data Entry	28.50%
   Customer Service	16.95%
   Office Equipment	10.42%
   Scheduling Appointments	6.24%
   Payroll	6.10%

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3. Complete relevant office helper training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New office helpers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an office helper based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real office helper resumes.

4. Research office helper duties and responsibilities

   • Manage operational FedEx relationship through order fulfillment, shipment tracking, and communication with parties involve in shipment transaction.
   • Write checks, write permits, run errands, scan and file paperwork, certify payroll, pay bills.
   • Verify and submit payroll bi-weekly.
   • Develop innovative PowerPoint presentations used by different departments within the company to promote growth of the company.

5. Apply for office helper jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an office helper job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams