Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Write letters, set up meetings, manage paper and digital data, and answer phones are all examples of normal administrative tasks.

Career Snapshot

ABOUT SECRATARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CAREERS

Secretaries are frequently the unsung heroes of the American corporate sector. They aid in the efficient management of an organization's administrative and day-to-day operations, such as meeting and appointment scheduling, taking dictation, organising travel arrangements, and even contacting clients. 

Most secretarial jobs necessitate the use of word processing and spreadsheet computer tools, as well as the ability to organise and manage multiple activities at once. 

If you want to work as a secretary, you should be able to work well with others because you will be meeting with clients and interacting with coworkers frequently. You must also be able to sit for long periods of time and type. 

The top secretaries are valued members of the company's team. Their everyday contributions make everyone else's duties easier and more efficient.

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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting

Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Know More
Getting Information Know More
Interacting With Computers Know More
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Know More
Performing Administrative Activities Know More

Areas of Study

Administration and Management Know More
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Economics and Accounting Know More
English Language Know More
Mathematics Know More

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Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
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Reading Comprehension Know More
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