Routine Tasks

A secretary might be the first person a client meets upon entering an office, so she must
create a positive impression. To do that portion of her job, she must have good
communication skills. Those skills are also essential as she answers the telephone and
directs customer calls to the appropriate person. Handling incoming mail, both paper and
electronic, is often part of the secretary’s job. The secretary might need to take dictation,
either with shorthand or by machine, and transcribe the information. She routinely stocks
supplies used in the office and is responsible for ordering new materials as needed. In
addition to these general duties, the secretary often has specific tasks that she must
complete on a daily basis.

Technology
Technology plays an important role in the life of a 21st century secretary. She must
master computer word processing and spreadsheet programs. She must be familiar with
search programs on the Internet, as well as any software her company routinely uses.
Fax machines, photocopiers and phone systems are just a few of the other technological
tools a secretary uses to perform her duties.

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Multitasking Skills
A secretary must have excellent organizational skills and multitasking capabilities. For
example, she might be working on a project for her boss when a client calls or stops by
the office. She must immediately stop what she’s doing so she can give the client her
undivided attention. During that time, she might have to produce documents the client
asks for or supply information he requests. In another scenario, the secretary might be
performing routine filing tasks when she’s asked to generate a particular report for her
boss. The secretary must be able to pick up the other project where she left it when she
was interrupted so she can complete that task as well.

Types of Secretaries
Secretarial job objectives change as the tasks become more specific. Executive
secretaries have supervisory responsibilities over other secretarial staff as well as more
challenging tasks to perform. An executive secretary might conduct research, prepare
reports and arrange meetings. Legal secretaries must be familiar with legal terminology
and procedures and help their supervisors research and review legal journals for cases.
Additionally, a legal secretary prepares motions, subpoenas, complaints and other legal
documents under the guidance of a paralegal or a lawyer. Medical secretaries handle
medical reports, take simple medical histories and arrange hospitalization for patients.
They need a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, billing practices, insurance
rules and procedures

50 Examples of Objective Statements:

1. Objective: General Manager in an established and successful business.
2. Position Targets: Director of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement
Change Agent, Value Stream Manager, Lean Manufacturing Champion, Process
Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement Leader, Operations Manager
and Management Process Improvement Consultant.

3. OBJECTIVE: Obtain a challenging leadership position applying creative

problem solving and lean management skills with a growing company to achieve
optimum utilization of its resources and maximum profits.

4. PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: To continue my career with an organization that

will utilize my MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISION & ADMINISTRATIVE skills to benefit
mutual growth and success.

5. Objective: I am currently looking for a full time position in an environment

that offers a greater challenge, increased benefits for my family, and the
opportunity to help the company advance efficiently and productively

6. Objective Director of Operations/General Manager

7. JOB TARGET: My goal is to become associated with a company where I can

utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company’s
productivity and reputation.

8. Objective: To secure a position with a stable and profitable organization,

where I can be a member of a team and utilize my business experience to the
fullest.

9. Objective: To further my professional career with an executive level

management position in a world class company. Seek to diversify my skills in
another industry and as part of a larger organization. Relocation desirable.

10. Employment Objective: long term consulting project or Permanent Position.

11. OBJECTIVE: I am pursuing a career as an account manager with limited

overnight travel. I am seeking to deliver my research, analytical, as well as
presentation skills that will benefit in volume, growth, brand, and profits.

12. OBJECTIVE: To contribute superior project and operations management skills

and experience in an IT Service Management role.

13. Objective: My objective is to obtain a position in a professional office

environment where my skills are valued and can benefit the organization.
Ideally, I wish to have a focus in marketing for a growing organization preferably
dealing in commercial real estate and/or land acquisitions.

14. Objective: Seeking a position as an engineering VP/director/manager in

initiatives that utilize state-of-the-art, software and/or hardware components
 with a creative, technology-driven organization in an environment that
encourages innovative thinking, recognition, and career development. Customer
interaction is a plus.

15. OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position in a high quality engineering

environment where my resourceful experience and academic skills will add
value to organizational operations.

16. CAREER OBJECTIVE: A challenging and rewarding Logistics / Distribution

Center Operations Management position within the private sector where prior
experience, personal ability, and a commitment to professionalism would be of
value. Position should allow for continued personal and professional growth
commensurate with achievements.

17. Objective: Seeking a fulfilling position in the maintenance industry that offers
growth opportunities and allows me to utilize my leadership skills and
experience.

18. Short Objective: Seeking position as System Engineer and support of all IT
Needs.

19. CAREER OBJECTIVE: Position as an engineer or related position which offers

key participation, team oriented tasks, immediate challenges, and career
opportunity.

20. PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Secure a responsible position in account

management and serve as an account representative sharing my breadth of
experience and abilities effecting mutual employee and employer growth and
success.

21. Objective: To obtain a New Business Development position by adding value

through utilizing my superior knowledge, prospecting and selling abilities in the
business to business arena.

22. Objective: to acquire a challenging career with a solid company utilizing the
opportunity to offer proven and developing skills within the company.

23. Objective Expand leadership responsibilities, improve organizational ability to

exceed corporate goals, and help honor all long-term commitments made to
customers, stockholders, employees and the communities in which we live.

24. OBJECTIVE: To work as an ophthalmic assistant or administrator in hospitals,

or with professionals as surgeons or physicians with a specialty.

25. Objective: Seeking Position in systems/ or network engineering / Team Lead

26. OBJECTIVE: Seek to work in an environment that will challenge me further;
while allowing me to contribute to the continued growth and success of the
organization. Obtain a position that will provide me the ability to apply my sales
and work experience to a growing industry. Look forward to working with a
company that promotes quality products and services; and provides me with the
opportunity to meet and exceed assigned sales goals. Consultative selling
approach coupled with the energy and drive as an individual contributor with
minimal supervision or team selling environment. Experience with quotas
ranging from 15k per month to 800k per year with excellent attainment.

27. OBJECTIVE: To lead, challenge and be challenged in a marketing strategy or

business/market development position. Analyze and improve marketing, sales
and operational performance. Develop products, markets and relationships.

28. Objective: An able, enthusiastic, skilled, and reliable computer technician

seeking a position that reflects my experience, skills, and personal attributes
including dedication, meeting goals, creativity, and the ability to follow through.

29. Objective: Seeking a position in Management

30. OBJECTIVE: To Acquire A Challenging Position In An Environment Where I Can

Best Utilize My Skills And Education.

31. OBJECTIVE: To obtain a management position, in which I am given the

opportunity to play a direct role in the unlimited growth and success of solid
organization.

32. OBJECTIVE: My goal is to obtain a dynamic, challenging opportunity that

contributes to the outstanding success of the business via 15+ years
Information Technology experience from various global industries.

33. OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as a public relations / marketing professional

in order to utilize my administrative, marketing, and interpersonal skills with
accuracy and efficiency while maintaining a motivated, productive, and goal
oriented environment for the entire professional team on board while
maintaining extensive customer loyalty.

34. OBJECTIVE: Seeking a sales position with a reparable company on a long term
basis who is looking for an experienced, hardworking, detail oriented team
player.

35. CAREER OBJECTIVE: Looking at new opportunities to leverage my 20+ years

professional experience in a New Business Sales capacity to have an immediate
impact on new business revenue while increasing profitability.
36. PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: To build upon my existing corporate finance skill
set in both analytics and transaction execution, leading to increasingly
responsible positions in treasury.

37. OBJECTIVE: VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR. Travel/Relocate Internationally.

Operating business philosophy: Amazing things can be accomplished when no
one cares who gets the credit.

38. Objective: To participate as a team member in a dynamic work environment

focused on promoting business growth by providing superior value and service

39. PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Position in Human Resources, providing

opportunity to make a strong contribution by utilizing and expanding upon
related education, skills, experiences and capabilities.

40. OBJECTIVE: To further my experience and knowledge in the field of electronics

and warehouse

41. Objective: Position at a leading organization as a financial analyst or trader

and continue my education in the financial field by obtaining the CFA
designation.

42. OBJECTIVE: Obtain a management, analyst or consulting position, in the

Healthcare IT industry.

43. OBJECTIVE: To gain long term employment with a company that is on or

looking to be on the cutting edge, a company that puts value on people and the
products they are promoting. Honest and Ethical, I am looking to call this
company my family.

44. CAREER OBJECTIVE: Exploring career opportunities in the to utilize Sales,

Account Management and Public Interfacing abilities in a challenging Business
Development/Senior Sales Management assignment.

45. OBJECTIVE: To secure a responsible career opportunity, where I can fully

utilize my training, human resource and management skills, while making a
significant contribution to the success of my employer.

46. Objective: To apply my expertise as ‘Marketing Director’ for a dynamic

organization that encompasses hiring a marketing director is an investment. An
investment that is crucial to the success of almost all aspects of the
organization: Business Development, Sales, Customer Retention, Public
Relations, Recruiting and Database Management.

47. OBJECTIVE: I AM A CONSISTENT, HARD WORKING, HIGHLY MOTIVATED

PERSON. I ENJOY WORKING WITH THE PUBLIC. I FEEL THAT I AM A FRIENDLY,
 OUTGOING AND DEPENDABLE PERSON. I FEEL IT IS CRUCIAL TO DEMONSTRATE
THE IMPORTANCE OF MY JOB DUTIES AND EXPECTATIONS. I AM LOOKING TO
IMPROVE MY POSITION IN THE WORK FORCE, EXPAND MY KNOWLEDGE AND
SKILLS. I AM ALSO LOOKING TO ESTABLISH LONG TERM EMPLOYMENT IN A
FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT.

48. Objective: Seeking employment in Transportation Coordination, Equipment

Manager, but would enjoy discussing other available positions for which I am
qualified.

49. OBJECTIVE: IT Director – Information Technology Vice President (VP) – Chief

Information Officer (CIO) Information Technology senior management, executive
position in a leading multinational organization, contributing business value by
developing and executing a strategic, long-term vision, while leading the firm to
achieve measurable business results and growth, effectively managing the IT
portfolio of investments. A strong desire to transform “as-is” organizations into
“to-be” market and industry leaders. Additional interest in organizations looking
to expand their global presence.

50. Objectives Summary: My objective is to leverage my experience while

continuing to be challenged. I have 20 years of experience working for service
providers delivering marketing intelligence products and services. My
background in Management, Account Management, Project Management and
Technical Process Management represent a unique combination of disciplines.
Personally, I have the drive and determination to consistently achieve success
as a leader in all of the organizations that I have worked with in the past.