Administrative and Receptionist Jobs: Average growth in overall employment of secretaries and administrative assistants is attributed to automation and organizational restructuring. Average growth is projected for legal and medical secretaries.
Education: A high school diploma is the general requirement, but basic office skills and knowledge of software applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and database management, are also necessary.
Scope: Secretaries and administrative assistants held about 4.1 million jobs in 2004, ranking among the largest occupations in the U.S. economy. Secretaries and administrative assistants generally work in schools, hospitals, corporate settings, government agencies or legal and medical offices. Read More
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
