Frequently
Asked Questions...
We are the largest segment of the office workforce...
There
are over three million secretaries/administrative assistants and 1.3 million
clerical supervisors/administrative managers in the United States according
to the latest statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Titles are changing to reflect the administrative professional's
growing duties. According to a study of IAAP (International Association
of Administrative Professionals) members, the most popular job title in
the field is Administrative Assistant.
We are the largest segment of the office workforce...
* good working conditions
* self-satisfaction
* variety of duties and challenges
* good salary and fringe benefits
* opportunity to grow and learn
* opportunity for advancement
* geographic location
* status or recognition
* business hours
* corporate culture and atmosphere
Today's
jobs as an administrative professional in business, law, or medical offices
require skills in management functions and technology. These skills include:
* Document preparation, storage and retrieval
* Computer software applications such as spreadsheets and databases
* Internet and Intranet communications and research
* Communication skills - verbal and written
* Customer service and public relations
* Organization and scheduling skills