Shirley Tarbell - Administrative Assistant Secretary Career Starter
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Contents
Introduction Why Enter the Administrative Assistant Field?
v
Chapter One The New Face of Secretarial Work
1
Chapter Two All About Training Programs
27
Chapter Three Directory of Administrative Assistant/Secretarial Training Programs
45
Chapter Four Financial Aid for the Training You Need
79
Chapter Five How to Land your First Job
103
Chapter Six How to Succeed Once You've Landed the Job
127
Appendix A Professional Associations
143
Appendix B Additional Resources
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About the Author
Shirley Tarbell has a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Iowa. Before entering graduate school she was a secretary for years and believes that, without good secretaries, the country would fall apart.
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Introduction Why Enter the Administrative Assistant Field?
So you're considering a career as an administrative assistantgood for you! This book is designed to help you on your way into this challenging career. You can get into the field as quickly or as slowly as you want. You can go into a six-month to one-year certificate program, a one-year diploma program, or a two-year associate degree program, or you can choose to go on for a four-year bachelor's degree. Whichever you choose, you'll stand an excellent chance of getting a good job when you finish school. You can get good training on the job too. Temporary agencies routinely offer free computer software courses to their employees, and most permanent administrative assistant jobs offer computer training as well. And advanced computer knowledge will make you an employer's dream. This book will give you the knowledge to select the type of training that's right for you.
In chapter one you'll find out just what an administrative assistant is and does. You'll also learn about hiring trends, find sample job descrip-
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tions and salaries; and read what some current administrative assistants think about the job.
Chapter two will explain why training is important and how you can decide what kind of training is right for youand how to succeed in the program of your choice. You'll also see sample training courses and tuition costs from schools across the country.
In chapter three you'll find a list of close to 600 training programs, arranged by state, with contact information.
Chapter four covers state and federal financial aid programs and private scholarships and explains how you can apply for all types of financial aid. Also included are selected addresses, phone numbers, and Internet Web sites to help you in your search for financial aid.
In chapter five you'll find out how to land your first jobthe job you really want. The chapter includes sources to search, information on how to write a resume and cover letter, and tips on acing your interviews.
Chapter six offers advice on managing relationships with your boss and coworkers and fitting into the particular culture of your new workplace. You'll learn how to find a mentor and how to promote yourself to get ahead.
In addition, throughout the book, you'll find insights and advice from current administrative assistants. The appendices at the end of the book include helpful resources too: a list of professional associations, accrediting agencies, and state financial aid offices as well as a list of books and periodicals you can refer to for additional information.
So turn the page and begin. This book will give you a good start toward a rewarding and challenging career as an administrative assistant.
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