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Which tasks should assistants manage?

Practically Perfect PA

There are so many ways we can help them with this from managing their calendar effectively, minimising interruptions and generally keeping them on track. The executive’s calendar should be completely controlled by their assistant and the executive shouldn’t edit the calendar at all (in an ideal world!)

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

They coordinate schedules, handle employee issues, negotiate with suppliers and work hard to ensure everyone gets along within the company culture. For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. Ready for your next career step?

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Picking up skills along the EA career path

Practically Perfect PA

Learning how to use and fix a variety of office equipment. Arranging catering and dealing with external suppliers. Junior PA: Booking travel and hotels for colleagues . Getting to grips with calendar and email management. Getting to know lots of people including senior members of staff. Learning as you go.

Skills 100