Since the day the first company was founded, administrative staff has been a vital part of the business world. Businesses always have a place for organized, competent administrators. If you want job security, honing your administrative skills is a step in the right direction.    A certificate with your name on it is ironclad proof of your motivation and professional competence. Hang it on the wall, add it to your CV, mention it in motivational letters and use it to take your career in the direction you want it to go. 

Accounting and administration have both been affected by digitalization. The time of thick books that contain important company info is over. Excel sheets are the new books - and they're also quietly being replaced by more specialized software.    Companies have access to that software - but they need people who can use it. That's where you come in. 

Working from home is becoming more common by the day. For administrative staff, that comes with a new set of challenges. Telecommuting is revamping meetings, project management and information transfers.    Digital skills are more important than ever. Good communication is also paramount to getting your ideas through to your clients and colleagues alike.