How to Become an Executive Secretary

 

In order to become an executive secretary, you must either have education in the field or experience and training as a secretary. This position offers a higher salary and typically handles more complicated duties than the standard clerical tasks of a secretary. Working in this field can be accomplished in several different ways.

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     Determine an area you'd like to work. Options include medical, legal or business fields.
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     Attend one of the top schools for this career. Websites review top schools annually. Search for top ranked schools by a degree in business under the subcategory of business support and administrative services in the program of executive assistant or secretary.
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     Start with secretarial training programs offered in trade, technical and vocational schools, online schools or local colleges. With the completion of a program, you'll be granted a diploma, Associates of Arts or Science degree or certificate in the field. Once your diploma is earned you can become more proficient by working in an office atmosphere to gain hands on experience.
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     Work on specific skills required for the position by taking classes or working in a job to master a particular talent. Skills include business math, file and records maintenance and various management skills related to team building, time management and supervisory skills. Software skills related to email, spreadsheet, word processing and contact management software are vital as well.
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     Become experienced in administrative tasks at the executive level. These tasks include travel arrangements, meeting scheduling, complex reports or presentations, research and supervising other clerical employees.

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