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Job Activities

Learn about the most important job activities for Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each job activity.
Importance*More Info
1.Performing Administrative Activities87
2.Interacting With Computers85
3.Getting Information82
4.Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates80
5.Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships77
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work77
7.Communicating with Persons Outside Organization76
8.Documenting/Recording Information73
9.Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events71
10.Scheduling Work and Activities64
* Importance out of 100

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Job Activity Scores

Performing Administrative Activities
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
87
61
Complete routine paperwork on standard formsComplete tax forms required of self-employed peopleServe as the benefits director for a large computer sales organization
Interacting With Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
85
51
Enter employee information into a computer databaseWrite software for keeping track of parts in inventorySet up a new computer system for a large multinational company
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
82
55
Follow a standard blueprintReview a budgetStudy international tax laws
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
80
62
Write brief notes to othersReport the results of a sales meeting to a supervisorCreate a videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
77
68
Exchange greetings with a coworkerMaintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clientsGain cooperation from a culturally diverse group of executives hostile to your company
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
77
74
Organize a work schedule that is repetitive and easy to planPlan and organize your own activities that often changePrioritize and plan multiple tasks several months ahead
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
76
53
Have little contact with people outside the organizationMake standard presentations about available servicesPrepare or deliver press releases
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
73
50
Record the weights of trucks that use the highwaysDocument the results of a crime scene investigationMaintain information about the use of orbiting satellites for private industry communications
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
71
53
Test an automobile transmissionJudge the acceptability of food productsDetermine the reaction of a virus to a new drug
Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
64
57
Make appointments for patients using a predetermined schedulePrepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store"Schedule a complex conference program with multiple, parallel sessions"