Secretary Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Secretary:

  • High school diploma
  • Proven work experience as a Secretary or Administrative Assistant
  • Familiarity with office organization and optimization techniques
  • High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Integrity and professionalism
  • Proficiency in MS Office

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Secretary skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Secretary roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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