Is being a secretary or administrative assistant a good fit for you?
Looks after everyday office tasks. Writes letters, books appointments, keeps paper and computer files tidy, and answers questions from callers.
What the work involves
- Answers phones, gives information, takes messages and transfers calls to the right people.
- Greets visitors and callers and handles their questions or sends them to the right person.
- Uses computers for tasks like managing databases and writing documents.
- Creates and looks after databases and enters information into them.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a secretary or administrative assistant is one of yours.
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