Um panorama dos egressos do curso de secretariado executivo da Universidade Federal do Ceará no mercado de trabalho

Abstract

Following the evolution of the labor market over the years, the secretarial profession has faced several transformations regarding qualification and professional profile improvement. Therefore, executive secretaries have expanded their range of activities, upgrading secretarial techniques and comprising the manager profile, as well as they have reflected more about their role in organizations. Considering that the changes in labor market have motivated the evolution of the Secretaryship profession, and given that questions concerning executive secretary’s work remain, this study aimed at identifying the situation of Executive Secretaryship graduates of the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) in the labor market. In addition, it aimed at verifying if the graduates are in the labor market, identifying the characteristics of their work and of the places where they work, then verifying their activities in relation to assistance, according to theoretical assumptions of Nonato Júnior (2009). To achieve the objectives, a qualitative descriptive research was conducted, collecting data of 75 executive secretaries, who graduated between 2010 and 2016, through a questionnaire. Results showed the labor market has absorbed the UFC graduates, who have been pursuing better qualification and taking up jobs mainly in national private companies and in public service, in numerous economy sectors, highlighting the educational branch, but most of them receiving a low salary range. Finally, it was concluded that the executive secretaries see themselves as advisers, performing activities that can be related to the four branches of advisory, settling advisory as an inherent activity to this professional.