Here at Unity, a common commercial job we recruit for is administrator. While it may not be the most glamorous of titles, this is an important position and administrators can be employed by a wide range of businesses covering a number of different industries. 

What does it take to be a success in this role? We've provided five tips on how you can be a better administrator below.

Find a system that works for you
Administrators need to be some of the most organised employees in a business. The duties of this role are widespread, and to keep on top of everything you need find a way of organising your workload that works for you.

For some people, this may be as simple as creating a to-do list, while others may like to utilise an online calendar or get their phone/computer to provide reminders when a particular task needs doing. 

Do whatever works for you, but make sure you're on top of your workload and able to manage your time effectively.

Always listen
The role of administrator can be quite a collaborative position and you'll often be required to work alongside people from other teams and departments. When doing this, it's vital to always listen. This is the key to successful teamwork in any job and when everyone is listening to what each other is saying, things get done far more effectively. 

Get qualified
If you want to move up the career ladder, why not strengthen your CV with some qualifications? An NVQ in business administration is available, as is a BTEC. Earning these qualifications will provide you with skills and experience that will help in your day-to-day work and could also be the difference that separates you from another candidate when applying for a new job.

Be ready to learn
To get ahead as an administrator, you should always be willing to learn new skills. Whether it's getting to grips with a new computer system or finding out about a new product or service your company offers, administrators should be lifelong learners.

Take the initiative
The best administrators are able to take the initiative and get things done without waiting for things to be spoon-fed to them. This is an ability that not everyone possesses and if you can demonstrate it, you'll undoubtedly make a good impression.

Ready for your next administrator role? Have a look and see if we have any vacancies on offer at the moment.