How to Become a High School Secretary

Information on how to become a high school secretary.

Instructions

  1. How to Become a High School Secretary

    • 1

      Attend college or take online courses toward an administrative professional certificate or degree.

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      During college, try to find a part-time job as an intern at a high school as a secretary, or other business as a secretary to get as much hands-on experience as possible.

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      After college graduation, put together a resume with the help of your school guidance counselor that showcases your administrative professional degree and work experience as a secretary.

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      Once your resume is complete, check with your college career center, contact local high schools, call boards of education, and search the newspaper and Internet to find out if there are any high school secretarial job openings.

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      Apply for any high school secretary positions that appeal to you.

Tips & Warnings

  • If called for an interview, dress appropriately, in business attire, bring a dynamite resume, and be prepared to accurately and honestly discuss your past employment and history related to the high school secretary position.

  • Speak with confidence, and smile at the interview.

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