Application for Secretarial/Administrative Assistant jobWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a job of an Administrative Assistant/Secretary for an NGO or busy business institution What nationality are you? Ugandan What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English - Excellent Ateso - Excellent Luganda - Excellent Lusoga - Good Luo - Good Swahili - Good What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Uganda, because I have my family and my children are school going. So I would not want to re-locate to another country. What field do you currently work in? I am currently working as a Secretary with the European Union to Uganda, but on a temporary basis. I am replacing somebody who is on martenity leave for 3 months. What fields have you worked in before? I have worked in Accounts as a cashier Administration - taking care of travel and guest arrangements I have also worked in the Archives, taking care of vital documents within the organisation like bank guarnatees, keeping them safely. I have also worked in the logistics department, taking care of procurement of office supplies What qualifications do you hold? A second class diploma in Secretarial studies Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I consider skills are more valuable than formal education because with skills, you can get the job done other than formal education. Describe the benefits of working with others Team work is very productive especially if a project is urgent, and you get along with your workmates very well. Describe the benefits of working alone There some task which require confidentiality and of course these one you can work on them as team. What was your worst working experience? When I had just started working, for nine years, i never took leave or fell sick. I worked from a Monday to a Saturday. I got tired and bored of my work. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Confidentiality is very important in our trade of secretaries and I have never looked back on this. What unique skills do you have? Communication skills. Inter-personal skills Training skills Flexible. I can work in any department without complaining Good filing skills Professional courtous telephone skills What would you consider as your 'dream job'? An Office Administrator What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Lying to cover-up for your boss. Holding on to information that you and only your boss know without telling anybody What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The job of a secretary is a challenging one. But I do love it that way. I don't want a boring job. I want a job that keeps me on my toes ever. How can potential employers contact you? By e-mail: aarakit70@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: +256 772 408 654 | 
