The secretarial job is distinctly woman-centric: as seen in the movies, in real world offices, and research data, which states that 96% of all administration professionals are women! However, it wasn’t always so – in the mid 19th century, it was an exclusive male domain.
From then, till now, the job has evolved drastically, in tune with technological advancements: Qwerty board, Xerography machine, Internet and, of course, Apple! The infographic tracks this evolution through the last 150 years and discusses why, despite technology, a skilled administrative assistant will always be in high demand.
Infographic by – Quill