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Executive Secretaries

On the Job

Executive Secretaries provide high-level administrative support. They may conduct research, prepare reports, greet visitors, arrange conference calls, and other skilled clerical tasks. They may also supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Typical Work Tasks

People who work in this career often:

Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
Read materials to determine needed actions.
Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
Execute sales or other financial transactions.
File documents or records.
Prepare business correspondence.
Schedule operational activities.
Compile data or documentation.
Sort mail.
Maintain medical records.

Typical Working Conditions

Having telephone conversations.
The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
Working with a group or team.
Sitting.
Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
Meeting strict deadlines.

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Executive Secretaries

On the Job

Typical Work Tasks

Typical Working Conditions