An astronaut in training for an extra-vehicular activity mission using an underwater simulation environment. Training is teaching, or developing in oneself or others, any skills and knowledge that relate to specific useful competencies. Training has specific goals of improving one's capability, capacity, productivity and performance.
Bachelor's Degree. A four-year bachelor's degree is the minimum qualification for a business executive in the modern business world. Most business executives have a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, English, political science, law and public administration. However, this does not mean that other fields cannot propel you to an executive position.
Download OfficeTeam and IAAP's Office of the Future Guide to learn more about in-demand skills shared among the best administrative professionals. Strong computer and internet research skills. An executive assistant's computer proficiency must extend beyond spreadsheet management and word processing. Executive assistants often use their computer-based skills to maintain company records, set up filing systems or digitally manage daily operations.