office assistant
[ˈɔːfɪs əˈsɪstənt]
nounpl: office assistants
assistente de escritório
1. A person employed in an office to perform administrative and clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and organizing office supplies
She works as an office assistant at the law firm downtown.
Ela trabalha como assistente de escritório no escritório de advocacia do centro.
2. An entry-level position in an office environment requiring organizational and basic computer skills
The office assistant helped coordinate the company's annual conference.
O assistente de escritório ajudou a coordenar a conferência anual da empresa.
In Brazil, office assistants play a crucial role in organizing office operations and are often seen as essential to workplace efficiency. The position is commonly an entry point for young professionals entering the workforce. In the USA, this role has evolved with technology, requiring proficiency in various software and digital tools. The term 'office assistant' is more commonly used in American English, while British English may prefer 'office clerk' or 'administrative assistant'.
NYC Slang
office gal/guy (informal, somewhat dated); office worker (general)
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