An executive secretary is an assistant to one or more high-ranking employees in a business or other organization. As an executive secretary, you are primarily responsible for completing administrative duties for your boss. Administration is a broad designation for tasks, but it generally includes scheduling, filing, and answering phone calls. However, executive secretaries typically take on some of the responsibilities of a personal assistant as well, which may require anything from managing the executive’s business affairs, like arranging travel and coordinating meetings, to running a wide variety of errands, whether business or personal. This career demands excellent communication and organization skills, which you can gain through experience in an entry-level administrative job.