CSEC Office Administration- Beginner's Overview

When preparing for or considering sitting the CSEC Office Administration Examination, prospective candidates are faced with some confusion as to what the exam actually entails. This guide seeks to thin the veil of that confusion as well as to point to some suggestions of where to find current and helpful resources to assit you in studying for the Office Admin Examination.

What format should I expect on the Office Administration Examination?

On the CSEC Office Administration Exam you can expect to be tested on your ability to understand and execute basic entry-level job functions. This is meant to ensure that upon entering the world of work, whether in an office-based field like insurance or accounting or in a more hands-on field such as manufacturing, sales, and delivery, successful candidates are not left floundering. To assess your level of readiness for such fields you wil be requird to demonstrate a combination of glossary style ehad knowledge as well as the practical ability to do such simple functions as letter writing, bank reconciliation, completion of petty cash filing systems etc.
The video below shows the basic outline of the exam which if the first fundamental step to understanding what is required to successfully complete the exam.

Once you have an understanding of the format of the exam, you will be ready for the next step. Click to learn how to write a cheque which is one of the best skills that you can take into the exam to boost your performance. All the best with your OA journey!

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