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Personal assistants, also known as executive assistants or secretaries, use their strong communication, multitasking, and time-management skills to help senior figures with a variety of administrative tasks. Here we explore what this job involves and what you might need to study.
Personal assistants and secretaries can progress quickly once building up a certain amount of experience and skills. Usually, you can expect to work in this role for two to three years before progressing.
Personal assistants may begin their careers in small companies before working for a more high-profile individual and progressing into an executive assistant role. Building a network of contacts is also another way to progress your career.
You can also become a self-employed personal assistant, but you’ll need a wealth of experience.
As you gain experience on the job over three to five years, you’ll have more opportunities for increased responsibility. Your company may also offer to pay for courses to help you develop.
You can also become a member of a professional body such as the Institute of Administrative Management to boost your career. You’ll get access to advice, contacts and specialist courses. There’s also the option of studying a postgraduate degree to upskill.
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