Episode of Series “The Secretary”.
Following through a normal day in an office we learn about typical secretarial responsibilities such as making appointments, greeting visitors, processing incoming mail, supervising files, organising a business trip, taking dictation, and transcribing. Emphasises the personal qualities of self direction, tact, willingness to learn, judgment and enthusiasm needed to be a successful secretary.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009575
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Career education
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Clerical occupations
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Office management
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Office practice
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Secretaries
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Vocational guidance
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Career education
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Secretaries
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Vocational guidance
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)