Office assistants are indispensable to any business organization.
Nearly half a million office positions open each year. Gone are the days when being able to type 50 words a minute qualified you to work as a secretary. Today's office professionals are highly trained. Employers are looking for office support personnel who are skilled in the use of microcomputers and the latest word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheet, and database software. In addition to technical skills, employers require excellent communication skills and a thorough knowledge of office procedures.