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Job descriptions for Personal Assistants – Merited or inherited?

Practically Perfect PA

The Skill-set of the modern PA is a far cry from tea and typing: Exceptional Communication – with colleagues, clients, suppliers, peers and the public (includes Active Listening). CPD – Active learning in relation to both hard and soft skills. Multiple Hats i.e. Fire Marshall / First Aider / Learning Champion.

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Inside the Edinburgh PA Network

Practically Perfect PA

A place to come, learn and realise that there was at least one other PA that felt the same way you did and was facing the same every day issues you were (and some of the triumphs too!) Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. It is brilliant!

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Guest Blogger: David B. Wright, Author

The Office Professionals Place

And youve been following all the best career advice and job search tips youve read, heard, learned, and developed. Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? Youve posted your resume on all the top job boards plus the various industry-focused and niche job sites related to your type of work.