APPLICATION FOR A POST OF A SECRETARYWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a Secretarial job What nationality are you? I am a Ugandan. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I speak English and luo fluently, some luganda and Kiswahili. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Any country as long as there is good payment What countries have you worked in? Uganda What field do you currently work in? Administrative department What fields have you worked in before? Administrative Assistant What qualifications do you hold? A Diploma in Stenography and a Certificate in Computer Science Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills because if you have capital, you can be a job creator which is very important. Describe the benefits of working with others When you work with others, you learn many things e.g getting new ideas of doing things, getting new friends, improving on your performance since you won't all be the same, e.t.c One can also learn how to handle certain issues for example arrogant customers, rude parents if it is a school and the like Describe the benefits of working alone The benefits of working alone are; There is no rumour milling since you sit alone in your office which is very good because it doesn't encourage time wastage. There are minimal chances of being stressed because you will be dealing with your customers yourself and this reduces on the number of complaints from customers and improves on someone's performance Furthermore, working alone leads to hard work since you will not be arguing with others because you know it is you to do it. Working alone is also good when you have your own business because you take all the profits. What was your worst working experience? My worst working experience was when l worked as a Secretary in charge of the stationery store. The Headteacher could send students, office messengers, cleaners etc to come for reams, counter books, among others yet he knew very well he was to sign for these things. Time reached when it became a daily routine yet at the end of every term l had to make a requisition for the following terms stationery and accountability for the issued out stationery. This made me always to hate my office because whenever l could send the book to him to sign, he could stay for a day or two and then call for a secretarial department meeting, where he could talk of disrespect of bosses, arrogance and many other things. We were 3 secretaries but whenever there was work to be done, he could bring it to me however busy l was leaving others to do their own things just to frustrate me. This made me to hate the place yet the Director (employer) himself was so good. All in all, l left that place though l had for more than six years. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? The most important lesson l have learnt throughout my career is to be principled. If it is no, l will say no as long as l am doing the right thing. What unique skills do you have? I have the following unique skills; I am innovative, social, and a reliable Ugandan citizen who can work on self supervision. I always meet deadlines and l will never leave any stone unturned What would you consider as your 'dream job'? I would consider being a Secretary as my 'dream job'. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The most interesting aspects in my field are typing office work and receiving of visitors. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The least interesting aspects in my field are running up and down looking for employees needed by visitors since others switch of their phones and working with a quarrelsome boss. When will you be availabe for the job? I will be available for the job as soon as possible. How can potential employers contact you? My contact address is; ABC Children's Aid P.O Box 914, KAMPALA. Mobile Tel: +256 772 349042 E-mail: akirapedith@yahoo.com | 
