Katelynn Werman

 Secretaries make appointments, put files in order, write letters, schedule meetings, and make travel plans.

 Secretaries need to be on using a computer, type fast, and use a variety of computer programs.  They also need a high school diploma for a full-time job.  When they have a job, secretaries often need to take 1 to 2 year courses to practice their skills.  To advance their skills and abilities, they also take some optional online education.

 Secretaries need to have good grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and be well-spoken.  They also need to have the ability to operate different kinds of office equipment.  They will also need to get along with others, and be well organized.  They will also need to have good customer service and interpersonal skills because they must be tactful in the dealings with people.

 The salary of a secretary is usually varied, depending on a person’s skill, experience, and level of responsibility.

 Secretary jobs are one of the largest job categories in the United States and were located in many industries, from education and health to government and retail trade.  The expected employment of secretaries for 2018 is over 9,639,400.  The employment difference between 2008 and 2018 will be 74% of people being added to the population.

 Secretaries could advance toward a higher standard, such as:  Executive Secretaries  Administrative Assistants  Medical Secretaries  Virtual Assistants  Legal Secretaries

 Schools  Business Offices  Business Headquarters  Hospitals  Courts  Government