Personal assistant - job market

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.

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Who are the top employers of personal assistants and other secretaries?

Many companies need personal assistants so there is plenty of choice when searching for work.

Potential employers could include:
  • Legal firms
  • Accountancy firms
  • Charities
  • High-profile families/celebrities
  • Politicians, mayors and presidents
  • Fashion designers
  • CEOs, directors and managers across all industries

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