Personal Assistant Training
Professional Development Series
What is a
Personal
Assistant (PA)
As a Personal assistant (often
abbreviated to PA), you work
closely with executive managers
and staff to provide administrative
support. This is usually done on a
one to one basis. There are many
career options for Personal
Assistants. You will help managers
make the most of their time by
helping them with administrative
and secretarial tasks.
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Introduction
You will play a vital role in the success
of any business or organization as a
Personal Assistant. You will be a
valuable support to your manager in
the day-today operation of the
business, as well as administrative and
secretarial tasks.
Assistants are one of the most dynamic
and challenging roles in business. As
Assistants, we support executives who
are extremely busy, while also
managing their to-do list, working on
projects, as well as planning proactively
and strategically.
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Learn about the skills required
PA Skills Development
Assistants can take
on many roles in any
organization, but
they are the heart of
every business. This
is something we all
know.
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This industry is expanding rapidly.
UNDERSTAND THE MINDSET
MULTI - TASKING
We hope that you'll be able to learn all you
need to become an outstanding assistant
by covering the mindset of an assistant,
mastering the essential tasks and some
tips and tricks to boost your approach.
Many people view VAs as nothing more
than personal assistants or executive
executives. It's much more than that. In
some cases, we may be able to perform
traditional remote administrative assistant
tasks.
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The Different Skills
SOFT VS HARD
• Soft and hard skills like
organization, time
management, and
technology skills are all
important to executive
assistants. As an executive
assistant, you may need to
have multiple skills as the
job can require many
responsibilities.
TASK DRIVEN
ONLINE TRAINING
• Executive assistants might
• Online courses are offered
manage multiple schedules
by some Training groups for
and use different software to
Personal Assistants and
keep records. They may also
Executives. Learn the skills
implement strategies that
required for the job, develop
improve their communication
skills. Executive assistants may
the mindset that will allow
also be required to perform
you to succeed, and improve
other tasks, which often
your time management and
require soft and hard skills.
productivity.
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Executive assistants need to have
excellent people skills.
Time management skills
Problem solving skills
Know the Relevant Software
Communication skills
Organisation Management
Tact and discretion
Technology skills
Written and verbal
communication
Administrative skills
Skills in critical thinking
Accuracy and attention to
detail
Financial Skills
Technology skills
Personal Skills
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Requirement
Although there is no minimum
education requirement for personal
assistants, it helps to have a
background in administrative or
business work. In some cases, a
second or third language may be
helpful. Your skills are generally
more important than your
education. You may be able to
decide if this job is right for you by
discussing some of the necessary
skills.
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Thank you
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