Personal Assistant Skills - Part time - full time

As a personal assistant, all aspects of communications are important for the job. Be ready to show your experience or training.

Very interested in candidates who have experience being a personal assistant**

Administrative Skills
Administrative
Appointments
Correspondence
Errands
Events
Event Planning
Filing
Implementing Procedures
Maintaining Schedules

Meetings
Office Management
Project Management
Research
Scheduling
Taking Dictation
Taking Messages
Taking Notes
Travel Arrangements
Travel Planning


Communications Skills
Answer Phone
Communication
Email
Greeting Visitors
Handling Inquiries
Networking
Nonverbal Communication
Screening Calls
Verbal Communications
Written Communications

Financial Skills

Do you have experience or training for these tasks?

Accounting
Budgeting
Purchasing
Sourcing
Shopping

Technology Skills
Are you able to use different platforms and devices and do basic troubleshooting?
Computer (PC, Mac, tablet)
Database Management
Microsoft Office
Presentation Preparation
Reports
Word Processing



Personal Mastery Skills
These skills are often part of your personality. Show how you have used them and developed them.
Confidentiality
Diplomatic
Discretion
Flexibility
Interpersonal
Multitasking
Organization
Positive Attitude
Problem Solving
Professional Demeanor
Self-Motivated
Team Player
Time Management
Work Independently


If you haven't used these skills at a previous job, look at how you have developed them at volunteer or unpaid jobs or use them in your personal life. Do you use these skills as part of a faith community or for a student project at school?


Have you developed skills as part of a sports team or individual sport? That experience can also be valuable and make you a better candidate for the position.

Make sure to note these skills in your about me page if you have them for future hiring opportunities