Looking for a secretarial job in IstanbulWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking to find secretarial or office job, if possible in international company/enterprise, where I can communicate in English, because I am still learning Turkish language. What nationality are you? Macedonian. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Macedonian language - native language; English language - fluent (written as well as spoken); Serbian/Croatian language - fluent (written/spoken); Bulgarian language - conversational level; German language - basic conversational level. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I am looking for job in Istanbul, because I am getting married there and I am moving to live in Turkey from October. What countries have you worked in? Macedonia. What field do you currently work in? Journalism (TV broadcaster), (sales) Art gallery. What fields have you worked in before? I have experience in several sectors: - Non-governmental sector (educator, coordinator, organizing seminars and facilitator) where I was involved in different projects relevant for working with participants from different ethnic and religious background; Member of Steering Committee in international NGO Network; - Business sector - working as administrative assistant in International trading company (meat-trading); Establishing cooperation between companies from India and Macedonia; - Office manager assistant in Company for consulting services, managed by freelance EU Consultant; - Media and broadcasting company - I was working as a journalist/presenter/translator in TV broadcaster in Macedonia; - Sales - working as Sales manager in Art gallery in Skopje/Macedonia. What qualifications do you hold? I have university diploma of Philological faculty in Macedonia. Certificate for proofreader by Ministry of culture of the Republic of Macedonia. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? My personal opinion is that, formal education as well as every skill gained by non-formal education is important and relevant, because they contribute for further development of professional and personal improvement. Formal education is considered as more focused and specific, and that`s why is needed non-formal education to enrich and broaden the spectrum of knowledge. Describe the benefits of working with others Team work offers many benefits, such as stimulating creativity by brainstorming sessions and generating different ideas, development of team spirit among employees and feeling of belonging for striving towards common goal. Describe the benefits of working alone Working alone also has benefits, but it depends of the type of work and of personality. Benefit of working alone is that it gives more autonomy and power to decide, person is more disciplined and relying only on its own abilities and skills, and working alone is best for those who don’t want interference with their style of work. What was your worst working experience? During my working career I didn`t face some really bad experience, except some isolated cases of delaying salary. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? I learnt several important things: - Before starting any working contract, both sides have to set up basic terms of references and description of all conditions for work and obligations. - Always to be professional, honest and diligent; - If you don’t know what to do in certain situation or you don’t understand something, better dare to ask the superior for advice, than taking risk and making mistake. What unique skills do you have? During my engagement in NGO sector I learned a lot from what is called skillfulness for office administration and communication and establishing contacts with different domestic and foreign institutions (both governmental and non-governmental), preparation of reports and accomplishment of duties in short terms. I have excellent level of English language and I utilize written as well and spoken, I have developed communicational skills, I am flexible and responsible in my work, kind and polite if work includes contacts with clients or maintaining business correspondence. I have basic knowledge in computers such as Windows, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point), practice with Internet explores (Explorer, Mozilla Firefox) etc. I am hardworking, creative, team-player and I am always willing to gain new knowledge and upgrade my personal and professional profile. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Job that is dynamic, creative, that includes contacts with people where I can use English language, and job where I can use my personal skills and work for company`s progress. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Customer support (phone, e-mail), sales, marketing, PR, education, presentation, document archiving. How can potential employers contact you? By e-mail: natalija_mtm@yahoo.com or phone: + 389 70 49 81 81 + 905547838982 | 
