Secretaries Smash Through Glass Ceilings

The traditional role of the secretary is dead according to John Mortimer, CEO and founder of Angela Mortimer Plc. In a keynote speech entitled ëCareers Are Taken Not Givení, which will be delivered at the Times Crme Executive Secretary and PA Show at Londonís Olympia, 16th-18th May 2006, Mortimer will discuss the new opportunities that exist within UK businesses for support staff eager to climb the career ladder.

Technology, the growth of the service industry, the increased emphasis on ëadding value,í together with the fact that secretaries are better educated, more ambitious and assertive than their predecessors have all contributed to the death of the traditional secretarial role, according to Angela Mortimer Plc.

ìThere is no longer a glass ceiling in terms of career development for secretaries. The traditional role has changed beyond recognition. Businesses today are crying out for executive staff who can not only organise but problem solve, make key decisions, interface with clients and manage teams. They recognise that these staff can improve their productivity, add value and increase their competitive edge,î commented Mortimer.

ìAlthough candidates might start at the bottom, many of our support staff go on and become marketing directors, administrative managers or even future managing directors. If someone is bright, ambitious, motivated, with an abundance of good ideas and willing to work hard, the sky really is the limit and the career opportunities are there for the taking,î he concluded.

Visit London Olympiaís Theatre 5 from 10.30 ñ 11.30 am on 16th -18th May, to hear directly from John Mortimer how traditional support roles have been replaced by new exciting executive roles. He will outline to delegates the different career paths that exist today and the many opportunities available within different industries.

Sarah Williams, a delegate from last year commented, ìJohn Mortimer was inspirational. He opened my eyes to the fact that my future really is in my handsî