Secretaries for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree
- 33%
- Associate's degree
- 10%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
Stanford Health Care
Johnson & Johnson
Crown Lift Trucks
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,883 profiles for Secretaries in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 26, 2026
Secretary: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $65,138 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,448 – $80,898 yearly
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Receptionist/Office Clerk
Campbell, California
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardCertified Notary PublicFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTypingMicrosoft WordSecretary/Receptionist
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportAccounting SystemsReceptionist
Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportFront DeskSpanishSub Secretary
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
CPRSkills
Organizational SkillsFront DeskMarketingCustomer ServiceIn-Person Customer ServiceClient ServicesOffice Assistant
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Pet CarePet SittingPet Care Experience in Client's HomeAnimal CareKennel ExperiencePet Care Facility ExperienceSECRETARY / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
San Jose, California
Skills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAdministrative ExperienceClerical ExperienceOffice Experience
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What's the average time to fill a secretary role?
The average time to fill a secretary role is 43 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 secretaries?
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: receptionist, legal secretary / executive assistant (corporate law) and receptionist/office clerk.
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 San Jose, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a secretary?
Most secretaries have 12 years of professional experience.
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