{"id":3677,"date":"2018-04-30T10:00:48","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/?p=3677"},"modified":"2024-10-30T11:21:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T11:21:17","slug":"what-to-look-for-in-a-secretary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/business-support\/what-to-look-for-in-a-secretary\/","title":{"rendered":"What to look for in a secretary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Is your administrative function in need of extra assistance? Perhaps it\u2019s time to consider recruiting secretarial staff<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A secretary can prove indispensable to any administrative team, assisting with tasks such as filing, photocopying, binding and scanning of important company documentation; answering calls and supporting the facilities function of any business. However, it can expand beyond this, depending on the needs of the company and sector. You can find out more in our job description template.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Over the years, we have discovered that great secretaries share a common set of qualities.<\/p>\n

Qualities to look for in secretarial staff<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Well-organised
\n\u2022 Adaptable
\n\u2022 Resilient under stress
\n\u2022 Professional
\n\u2022 Able to multi-task
\n\u2022 Problem solving skills
\n\u2022 Good communication skills
\n\u2022 Up-to-date IT skills
\n\u2022 High typing speed
\n\u2022 Confident and amicable phone manner
\n\u2022 Honesty, tact and discretion
\n\u2022 Efficient time-management skills<\/p>\n

Secretarial duties and workload can vary \u2013 a capable secretary will have the initiative to prioritise tasks and the resilience to cope under pressure. They will be IT-literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and a touch typing speed of at least 50 words per minute. A trusted secretary is valued for their honesty and discretion.<\/p>\n

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Secretarial recruitment in London<\/h4>\n

There are many skilled candidates to choose from when recruiting a secretary, and it can be difficult to know what to look for. We believe that culture fit is as important as skillset to the success of a new permanent<\/a> or temporary<\/a> hire. In addition to administrative responsibilities, a secretary has a public-facing role and is often the first point of contact for your business. For this reason it\u2019s especially important that the secretary reflects your company ethos and has a personable and helpful demeanor in addition to a professional appearance.<\/p>\n

Thinking of hiring a secretary?<\/h4>\n

Here at Tiger, we have personally vetted potential secretarial staff<\/a> to ensure that we only introduce you to the top candidates for the role. We spend time with you to gain some insight into the culture and ethos of your company before compiling a shortlist.
\nWe understand how important it is to find the right person for the job and have the industry knowledge to help you find the perfect candidate quickly.<\/p>\n

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Our integrity, professionalism and dedication set us apart from other secretarial agencies in London. Get in touch today!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is your administrative function in need of extra assistance? Perhaps it\u2019s time to consider recruiting secretarial staff. A secretary can prove indispensable to any administrative team, assisting with tasks such as filing, photocopying, binding and scanning of important company documentation; answering calls and supporting the facilities function of any business. However, it can expand beyond<\/p>\n

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