If you’ve ever worked as a Secretary in the past, you’ll already know just how hectic and pressurised this role can be. There will be times when the stress levels will be high, but if you can remain calm and unflustered you can prove to be a real boon to your employer. Secretaries, especially those who have been successful in such a role, will know how to deal with just about any eventuality.

In the main, Secretary jobs in Singapore offer a good salary and a chance to progress your career on to higher levels. Your main duties are likely to be clerical, and will include handling postal and electronic communications, filing reports, maintaining records, updating databases and making travel arrangements. You’ll also be expected to meet and greet clients and customers on occasion.

Talented Secretaries with high levels of experience are likely to be in great demand right across South-East Asia, and you’ll find suitable vacancies in all sectors of industry, including finance, healthcare, transport, industrial, retail, logistics and maritime. There are other roles which could prove useful in your applications, including:

• Receptionist
• Medical Secretary
• Office Administrator
• Legal Secretary
• HR Assistant
• Filing Clerk
• Office Clerk
• Personal Assistant
• Customer Service Assistant

…and more. If you like the idea of working with people from both inside and outside the company, and of handling situations with a sense of composure, this could be the perfect role for you. It’s worth noting that you will also often handle sensitive information on behalf of the company, so trust and discretion are must-haves.

It’s all about being a people person

Many corporations operating from Singapore and across South-East Asia are operating on a global scale, so you’ll often be dealing with people working on the side of the world. Having strong language skills could prove very useful in your application, although even if you don’t speak another language you’ll be expected to know how to communicate in some form with others.

Ambitious individuals who like the idea of working abroad really should include Singapore on their itinerary at some point. It’s a very friendly place, it’s home to a sizable ex-pat community, the weather is excellent, the food is superb and the nightlife is exciting. If you’ve ever thought about taking your skills and experience elsewhere, this is a wonderful location to choose.

Here at Page Personnel, we offer access to an extensive range of highly sought-after Secretary jobs in Singapore, so make sure you take a look at our listings today. Setting up an email job alert, which only takes a few moments, is an excellent way to help you hear about the most suitable vacancies ahead of the rest. And don’t forget to forward your CV on to us so we can find out more about you.