Personal assistants
secretarial work and provide senior managers with day-to-day administrative support.
Their duties include answering phone calls and managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, and making travel arrangements.
They may also be required to organize events.
Communication skills. ...
Interpersonal skills. ...
Time management skills. ...
Strong organizational skills. ...
Ability to multitask. ...
Attention to detail.
Monitoring a reporting manager’s email and responding if required
Preparing communications on behalf of a manager
Answering phone calls
Organising travel and itineraries
Organising and planning meetings
Taking notes and writing minutes during meetings
Conducting or preparing any research that the reporting manager may require
Various ad hoc requests
Computer literacy
Verbal and written articulacy
Professional discretion
Efficiency
Well-developed time management skills
Strong organisational skills