What is the difference between an assistant and a secretary?

The difference between a secretary to a general manager and an assistant is as follows:

1. Different functions and powers:

A secretary is generally responsible for office housekeeping and daily chores, and generally has no management rights.

Assistants generally have executive power, and when the general manager is away, they can perform their duties on his behalf.

2. The job content is different:

Secretaries are more involved in civilian affairs, dealing with correspondence and so on.

Compared with secretaries, assistants are more involved in administrative affairs, especially when leaders are away on business trips and meetings, and have the right to handle and decide administrative affairs.

3. Different clients:

The secretary's clients are mainly leaders, assisting the leadership work. The assistant's service object is the company.