text: administration work? i have a combined 10 years experience of administration work, all done at  various employers inth  west midlands, england.  can anybody tell me how i can progress my career in administration to reach senior levels where job will be more satisfying together with a good salary!  i am willing to get extra qualifications in order to advance my career.  i have been an administration officer for the last 7 years, and getting bored !  thanks check out the nvq programme through you local adult education college.  you will find that level 4 will enable you to move forward.  do that first, then consider doing level 5, which is an equivalent to a degree.  you should be able to discuss what you want to do with a careers adviser at the college.