{"id":4296,"date":"2019-05-09T07:24:34","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T07:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demoecms.smartvision.gr\/manager\/?p=4296"},"modified":"2019-06-13T07:24:49","modified_gmt":"2019-06-13T07:24:49","slug":"i-want-to-be-a-good-personal-assistant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/managersoffice.net\/el\/i-want-to-be-a-good-personal-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"I want to Be a Good Personal Assistant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"iteminfo\">HR Advices<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop Good Interpersonal Skills &#8211; A good PA is unflappable under pressure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They are calm and able to think on their feet. The ability to work well with others, particularly difficult personalities is essential as top level PA&#8217;s work with CEO&#8217;s in very pressurized environments<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop Good Communication Skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>They are the first point of contact for customers and clients, therefore PA&#8217;s need to be good verbal communicators with a pleasant, yet professional manner.<\/strong>\u00a0The ability to influence people is also essential, as PA&#8217;s need to negotiate with others for time and resources. Good written communication skills are necessary because PA&#8217;s often respond to communications on the boss&#8217;s behalf, and sometimes write reports and executive summaries.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop Good IT Skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>A good corporate Personal Assistant is expected to have the following IT skills:<\/strong>\u00a0Microsoft Word (Advanced); Microsoft Excel (Intermediate); Microsoft PowerPoint (Advanced); a good working knowledge of an email package like Microsoft Outlook, Lotus Notes, or Eudora. It is beneficial to have a good grasp of a database software like Microsoft Access, and some knowledge of Microsoft Project.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop Good Internet Skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>PA&#8217;s should also be internet savvy, as they may be required to do research or perform tasks which require a good knowledge of the internet environment.<\/strong>\u00a0A good knowledge of e-commerce is a definite plus. An understanding of internet marketing and search engine behavior will allow PA&#8217;s to add value to their role and provide the best possible assistance to their boss.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop an Interest in Office Technology<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In today&#8217;s technologically advanced society, it is essential that PA&#8217;s have a good understanding of new technology.<\/strong>\u00a0PA&#8217;s should keep abreast of the latest office gadgets and technology as they are expected to know how to fix the office photocopier and understand the features on the boss&#8217;s Blackberry. A good PA will recommend changes in office technology to improve efficiency. They will do the necessary research to understand how implementing new technology will be cost effective for the company.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Develop the Necessary Skills to:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>monitor the boss\u2019s email and respond on their behalf; delegate work on the boss&#8217;s behalf; manage the boss\u2019s electronic diary; take dictation; prepare papers for meetings; book, manage, and minute meetings; organize and manage events; make complicated travel arrangements; prepare complex itineraries; manage a budget; attend events\/meetings as the boss\u2019s representative; conduct internet research; prepare presentations; write correspondence, reports, newsletters and executive summaries; update intranets and websites; maintain effective office filing systems; quickly and accurately type documents; source office equipment and stationery; manage projects; and supervise staff.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Manager\u2019s Office<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HR &amp; Training Dept<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Curabitur lacinia metus vitae odio euismod, sit amet cursus ipsum tincidunt. 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