Executive Assistant
Private PA normally works in a private household or for a very wealth individual whom they support in general organisational admin, so that their employer can focus on the demands of their business. An executive assistant is however more associate with a business or a company and reports to the SEO or managing director of the company.
Typical duties:
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making independent decisions without their executive's extensive input
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setting schedules to their executives
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keeping their executives on time and on top of everything
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crafting letters
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planning meetings
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maintaining files and records
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arranging business lunches and dinners
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making travel arrangements
Top executive assistant candidates:
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communicative, organised, flexible, pro-active, problem solving skills, can be one step ahead
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have specialist knowledge of the business sector