O*NET-SOC 43-6011.00

Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, and handling information requests, as well as performing routine administrative functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings. May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.007/2017
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.007/2017
Speaking2.A.1.d3.8807/2017
Service Orientation2.B.1.f3.7507/2017
Writing2.A.1.c3.7507/2017
Coordination2.B.1.b3.3807/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.007/2017
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.007/2017
Speech Recognition1.A.4.b.44.007/2017
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.007/2017
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.007/2017
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8807/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Manage and maintain executives' schedules.Core14107/2017
Make travel arrangements for executives.Core14007/2017
Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.Core14107/2017
Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.Core14007/2017
Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.Core14107/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional6.3911/2023
Enterprising5.5611/2023
Social3.9811/2023
Investigative1.911/2023
Artistic1.3811/2023
Realistic1.2611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.