Illustrates correct procedures and details in taking dictation. The film shows two employees, one a competent secretary and the other an inexperienced stenographer, taking dictation and contrasts the procedures used by them. The film emphasises that careful organisation, neatness and attention to details are essential in an efficient secretary.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009576
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Career education
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Occupations
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
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)