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What are the most desired secretarial and administrative skills ?

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Question added by Abuzar Saleem , Management Information Administrator , G4S International
Date Posted: 2016/04/11
Muhammed Rashid Puliyulla Parambath
by Muhammed Rashid Puliyulla Parambath , Psychiatric Social Worker , Government Taluk Hospital Payyannur, Kannur, Kerala India

excellent communication skill, Interpersonal skill. Excellent organizing skill, problem solving, decision making

Muhammad Moeen Bhatti
by Muhammad Moeen Bhatti , Cluster Incharge , Premier DLC - A project of Beaconhouse Group

attention to detail

good listener

multitasking

dairy management

minute taking 

Eman Alnassar
by Eman Alnassar , Store Supervisor , Omorfi Beauty Salon

The most essential and effective secretarial and administrative skills required are: 

-Flexibility

-Time Managment

-Team Work

-Fast Learning 

-Creativity

-Planing and Organizing 

 

Proven organisational skills to adapt to changing environments a fast paced, growing business requires a secretary/PA to think on their feet and always be one step ahead

 Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels

Excellent PC skills including Word, Excel and Powerpoint  this is a must in the present day of evolving and innovative technology

Diary management – accuracy is key when booking/arranging meetings and appointments

Travel arrangements including booking trains, flights, hotel rooms along with foreign travel

Report compilation – know and understand the business and its practices in how it likes to present information

Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively – multi-tasking and prioritising workload ensures the most effective and efficient way in time management

Honey Stone
by Honey Stone , Receptionist/ Secretary , MRGroup Building Contracting Co. L.L.C.

  1. Communication Skills
  2. Writing Skills
  3. Technological Skills
  4. Research Skills
  5. Reliability
  6. Confidentiality

Maricel Ayuson
by Maricel Ayuson , Assistant Administration Manager

Organizational, attention to detail, computer and communication skills

ABIGAIL HERRERA
by ABIGAIL HERRERA , Admin Secretary , Proscape LLC

Secretaries and administrative assistants perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties that are necessary to run an organization efficiently. They use computer software to create spreadsheets; manage databases; and prepare presentations, reports, and documents. They also may negotiate with vendors, buy supplies, and manage stockrooms or corporate libraries. Secretaries and administrative assistants also use videoconferencing, fax, and other office equipment. Specific job duties vary by experience, job title, and specialty.

Roberto Daloraya
by Roberto Daloraya , Kitchen Supervisor , Malaga the Lounge

For me being focus, committed, dedicated, have passion for excellence, continous learning and positive attitude can be a great help for us.

Dowena Atanacio
by Dowena Atanacio , Administrative Assistant , Local Government Unit

Attention to details, Positive Work ethics, High rate Administrative Writing Skills,Planning and Organizing.

Margarita Shidakova
by Margarita Shidakova , Main specialist , Government of Stavropol city

  • Receive phone calls and visitors
  •  Guest accommodation
  •  Clarification of the needs of callers and visitors.
  • Processing requests to the appropriate employees.
  • Consultation of visitors within its competence.
  • ·         Work on organizational and technical support of the administrative-regulatory activity of the head.

    ·         Reception of applicants for consideration by the head of the correspondence, transfer it in accordance with the decision taken in the structural unit or concrete contractor for use in the process or responses.

    ·         Record keeping, perform various operations by using computer equipment

    ·         Formation of Affairs in accordance with the approved nomenclature

Sarah Sadek
by Sarah Sadek , Executive Assistant , Dubai Culture & Arts Authority

Time management

Working under pressure

Meeting deadlines

Thinking outside the box and being creative

Great communication skills

Team management

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