Executive Personal Assistant

What does an Executive Personal Assistant do?

An executive personal assistant reports to a director or executive-level manager of a company, assisting with their administrative or clerical tasks.

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What skills do you need to be an Executive Personal Assistant?

Executive personal assistants are often put in charge of scheduling an executive’s meetings, travel demands, and errands, while performing other general office duties.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as they may have to deal with other people on a daily basis
• Highly organised and good with managing time; ensuring all appointments, meetings, and other demands are well-scheduled
• Have thorough knowledge of the company and its operations
• Good with managing and coordinating business staff
• Can multitask and make quick, critical decisions; able to work well under pressure
• Are good at conducting research and preparing reports on business operations

How to become an Executive Personal Assistant 

Having a formal qualification is not essential in becoming an Executive Personal Assistant as the job can be learnt through work experience.

However, studying the BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business (Administration) or BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business (Administration) can help you gain the skills you need for this role, which can give you a competitive advantage from other candidates.

It's also recommended that for this role, you'll have advanced software skills, too.