SECRETARY - Tracey Pomare (234 mots)

Hi, my name is Tracey Pomare and I am a secretary.

 I have been working as a private secretary at Parliament. Before that I worked as a restaurant manager, a telemarketer and in various office administration roles. 

It's my job to welcome people into reception, classify telephone calls, type documents, requests or complaints, and help other staff when necessary. I feel a great sense of achievement doing the tasks I have planned to do and knowing I have contributed to the efficient running of the office. 

I love the work, it's interesting and varied - nothing is the same. I see my boss on the television and hear him on the radio. What's happening in government affects all citizens, so it's very exciting. 

My advice to anyone interested in working as a secretary is to listen and learn from those around you, be open-minded and have a flexible approach. Each office has its own way of working and there's not only one way to deal with a problem. A positive attitude is also important. 

Although I love this job, it isn't a long-term thing. Soon I hope to be studying towards an MBA (Master of Business Administration) at university. Hopefully an MBA will be the key to getting into a senior management position. From there I hope to gain enough experience, knowledge and skill to start a business of my own.