Secretaries for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills9%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED42%Bachelor's degree21%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years8%Current company
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ARC Law GroupTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years14%2-5 years29%
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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Secretary: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $48,834 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,902 – $68,327 yearly
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Qualified Secretary
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Health Insurance LicenseTeaching CertificationProperty & Casualty LicenseServsafe Food Handler CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationServsafe Food Manager Certification+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHigh-End SalesB2CTime ManagementBarista ExperienceSchool Crossing Guard
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
State Tested Nursing AssistantCPRCNAACLSBLSCompact LicenseSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsParent Advisory Committee (PAC) Secretary
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationRestorative Justice Disciplinary ApproachCPRMental Health First Aid (MHFA)+1 moreSkills
LeadershipSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingUnit Secretary
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Microsoft Office SpecialistCertified Administrative ProfessionalQIDP CertificationCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianDriver's LicenseCPR+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSecretary
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationCPRBLSSkills
Patient CareCleaningExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaOffice ExperienceComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsAdministrative Secretary
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Counseling CertificationParalegal CertificateNCCSkills
KronosTime & Attendance SystemsCRM SoftwareClient Database SystemsCustomer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems (Technically Supported)Customer Relationship Management
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What's the average time to fill a secretary role?
The average time to fill a secretary role is 50 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do secretaries tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a secretary include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a secretary?
Common licenses or certifications for secretaries include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to secretaries?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to secretaries include: unit secretary, parent advisory committee (pac) secretary and unit secretary / patient transporter.
What level of education is common for a secretary?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a secretary in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a secretary?
Most secretaries have 21 years of professional experience.
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