I am applying for a job as an Admin Assistant at a primary school having worked for 15 years as a Legal Assistant. I believe that many of my skills and experience will be transferable to this role. However, I'm aware that there are specific skills and knowledge that I don't possess.
So, I wondered if you could answer the following questions and offer any advice:-
- Segregation of duties - please briefly explain this process in a primary school setting (I'm aware it's to do with transparency and the avoidance of fraud)
- SIMS packages - please provide any info and advise if you think this is something I would pick up easily (I have lot of IT experience but have not used database systems before)
- The job specifies that having a current First Aid Certificate be a desirable attribute. I am not first aid trained.
With regard to points 2 and 3, would it be worth pointing out in a covering letter that I would be prepared to attend any first aid or IT training before the job starts or is that a bit presumptuous and should only be mentioned if I get an interview?
Thanks for taking the time to read this and any advice would be appreciated.