News Articles - Being A Great Personal Assistant

Bosses always look out for an efficient and perceptive Personal Assistant (PA) to hire but PA with these criteria are rare these days.

 

In addition to the above 2 criteria, the following are essential qualities that all PA should also possess.

  • always be  organized and detail oriented;

     

  • always be professional in appearance and attitude;

     

  • always put their best foot forward as they are the front liners who come in contact with clients/visitors before their bosses;

     

  • always be cheerful when answering the phone or greeting clients/visitors;

     

  • always possess all the basic secretarial skills vis-à-vis spelling, grammar and shorthand skills;

     

  • always be able to interpret the boss handwriting and their instructions;

     

  • always possess all the relevant up-to-date skills and the capacity to develop new skills and procedures;

     

  • always learn to handle all the latest technology devices and facilities for meetings and presentations;

     

  • always listen and offer solutions rather than dwell on problems;

     

  • always be mindful of own speech;

     

  • always follow through quickly and efficiently on all outstanding tasks;

     

  • never involve and indulge in petty issues;

     

  • never to bring personal issues to the workplace; and

     

  • alleviate and relieve your bosses of all minute problems.

 

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