What would one have to do to be a secretary?

Question

I'm currently a senior, who really hasn't made any start at her future. I'd like to be a secretary, but I don't know what I would have to be to become one. Do I have to take college courses or work my way up in the work force?

If I do have to take college courses for it, what kind of classes would I take, and what would I have to major in?

How would I start my career?

Answer 1

Don't listen to that guy, he's a jerk and I reported him and you should too! Now days it's not a secretary, it's an administrative assistant. And you still need to at least go to some kind of vo-tech type school or community college. I don't advise this for a long term career because you don't get paid very well. But it is something to get you started until you decide what you really want to do. You have to have good organizational skills, great personality, computer and telephone skills. Good Luck!