Team Member Ready for Placement

Sarah is a calm, reliable, and capable professional with a Bachelor of Science in Office Administration. She enjoys reading manga, watching anime, and exploring podcasts and animal-related content. With a strong foundation in general office practices and legal administration through internship experience, he demonstrates attentiveness, enthusiasm, and a readiness to take on responsibilities. She is confident in her ability to support clients, bringing with her refined organisational skills and a steady work ethic.

Onboarding Training and Assessment

At Affordable Staff, we aim for each team member to possess a robust understanding of administrative tasks while also developing a deep appreciation and comprehension of Australian business practices and cultural nuances. This ensures they are exceptionally well-prepared to support their clients effectively across various industries. While this training may include real estate concepts, the skills acquired provide a comprehensive foundation in general administrative competencies, ensuring that trainees are versatile and capable of handling a wide range of administrative tasks.

Affordable Staff understands that business processes and regulations vary by industry and location. Our basic training covers general administrative principles applicable across different sectors in Australia, and we emphasise the importance of client-specific training to address unique operational needs.

She is equipped with specialised knowledge and skills tailored to administrative support roles. Her training began with an introduction to key administrative functions, including reviewing training materials and engaging in hands-on exercises to build essential skills. Practical tasks such as processing invoices, managing documents, coordinating schedules, and handling routine correspondence are central to the curriculum.

These exercises familiarise Sarah with common administrative procedures and enhance her data entry, organisation, and communication skills—critical for ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and professional service in any administrative role.

Affordable Staff Tools Training

Tools training is an integral part of the General Admin training program, ensuring our team members gain proficiency in essential software used in day-to-day operations. Our team members were introduced to LastPass for password management, Outlook for email and calendar organisation, TechSmith for capturing and recording, Hubstaff for time tracking, Zoom and Teams for virtual communication, OneDrive for file management, and Trello for project management.

Each session combines theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on activities, allowing her to apply the learnings immediately. She is knowledgeable on how to securely manage passwords, organise and categorise emails, capture and share visual content, track work time and productivity, conduct and manage virtual meetings, handle cloud storage, and manage projects effectively.

Additionally, time permitting, Sarah and all team members receive an overview of industry-specific tools tailored to client needs, ensuring adaptability to various business environments.

This comprehensive approach ensures she is well-equipped to handle a variety of tools, leading to increased efficiency and task productivity.

Additional Tools Proficiency

Before our onboarding training, she had already learned and gained experience with the following tools and software:

• Advanced: Word
• Practical Application: Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Canva
• Limited Experience: Outlook, OneNote, Teams

Additional Skills and Notable Experience

Her internship experience provided her with a well-rounded foundation in administrative and legal office tasks, showcasing her ability to handle responsibilities with accuracy and professionalism. Her internship was divided into two parts: general office internship and legal office internship, where she gained hands-on experience in document management, data entry, and administrative support. Key skills and tasks include:

• Document sorting, scanning, filing, and archiving
• Encoding data into spreadsheets and preparing reports
• Creating templates and drafting simple proposals
• Processing clearances and verifying records
• Delivering documents and liaising with external offices
• Supporting legal documentation, notarisation, and annex verification
• Collaborating with colleagues and supervisors to ensure efficient workflows
• Practicing confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail in handling sensitive files

Learning Ability and Work Proficiency

She is a diligent and conscientious worker who learns best through consistent application and step-by-step engagement with tasks. She adapts quickly to systems and workflows, requires minimal supervision, and is highly organised in her approach. While she may feel a bit nervous at times when expressing herself in English, she remains articulate, shows strong verbal communication, and is committed to improving continuously. She follows instructions with ease and maintains accuracy in her output.

Interpersonal Skills and Personal Characteristics

She is calm, attentive, and amicable, with a refined and conscientious work ethic. She is smart, dependable, and enthusiastic about her responsibilities, often inspiring trust with her composed demeanor. Her ability to cooperate with others and maintain a harmonious working relationship is a testament to her professional attitude and interest in delivering quality work. She brings both warmth and structure to any team environment.

Suitability

She is greatly suitable for any general administrative position and is also suitable for voice roles.

Why Sarah is Suitable for the Role

Her solid academic background, coupled with her hands-on experience in both legal and general office environments, makes her a promising candidate for general administrative support. She is organised, cooperative, and attentive to detail—qualities that align with the expectations of a fast-paced, client-focused industry. Her consistent work ethic, eagerness to grow, and adaptable nature ensure that she will contribute positively to any team she joins.