Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type _______________________________Mail newsletters, promotional material, and other
information. Order and dispense supplies. Con-
duct searches to fi nd needed information, using such
sources as the Internet. Provide services to custom-
ers, such as order placement and account informa-
tion. Collect and disburse funds from cash accounts
and keep records of collections and disbursements.
Prepare and mail checks. Establish work procedures
and schedules and keep track of the daily work of
clerical staff. Coordinate conferences and meetings.
Ta k e d ic t at ion i n s hor t h a nd or by m a c h i ne a nd t r a n-
scribe information. Arrange conferences, meetings,
and travel reservations for offi ce personnel. Operate
electronic mail systems and coordinate the fl ow of
information both internally and with other organiza-
tions. Supervise other clerical staff and provide train-
ing and orientation to new staff.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 04. Business and
Administration. Work Group: 04.04. Secretarial
Support. Other Jobs in " is Work Group: Execu-
tive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants; Legal
Secretaries; Medical Secretaries.
Skill: Writing.
Education and Training Programs: Administrative
Assistant and Secretarial Science, General; Executive
Assistant/Executive Secretary. Related Knowledge/
Courses: Clerical Practices; Customer and Personal
Service; Computers and Electronics; Economics
and Accounting; English Language; Personnel and
Human Resources.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; sitting; repetitive
motions.Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive ..........
! Personality Code: CE! Education/Training Required: Moderate-
term on-the-job training
! Annual Earnings: $28,220
! Beginning Wage: $17,920
! Earnings Growth Potential: Medium
! Growth: 1.2%
! Annual Job Openings: 239,630
! Self-Employed: 1.4%
! Part-Time: 18.9%
Perform routine clerical and administrative func-
tions such as drafting correspondence, schedul-
ing appointments, organizing and maintaining
paper and electronic fi les, or providing informa-
tion to callers. Operate offi ce equipment such as fax
machines, copiers, and phone systems and use com-
puters for spreadsheet, word-processing, database
management, and other applications. Answer tele-
phones and give information to callers, take mes-
sages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Greet visitors and callers, handle their inquiries,
and direct them to the appropriate persons accord-
ing to their needs. Set up and maintain paper and
electronic fi ling systems for records, correspon-
dence, and other material. Locate and attach appro-
priate fi les to incoming correspondence requiring
replies. Open, read, route, and distribute incoming
mail and other material and prepare answers to rou-
tine letters. Complete forms in accordance with com-
pany procedures. Make copies of correspondence and
other printed material. Review work done by others
to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure
that company format policies are followed, and rec-
ommend revisions. Compose, type, and distribute
meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports.
Learn to operate new offi ce technologies as they are
developed and implemented. Maintain scheduling
and event calendars. Schedule and confi rm appoint-
ments for clients, customers, or supervisors. Manage
projects and contribute to committee and team work.