Whether you’re preparing presentation materials for your principal’s quarterly meeting or simply helping make your superior’s day easier by helping to maintain a timely schedule, assistants undoubtedly help create a stress-free and productive workplace. Personal Assistants and Executives Assistants share many similarities, but what are the main differences?
We’ve gathered a couple of key differences between the two overlapping profiles – so what type of assistant are you?
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
- EA roles tend to be more professional and oftentimes, including managerial and operational skills
- EA generally work for high-level executives
- The attitude of an EA is very pro-active, involving being one step ahead and having extraordinary decision-making and problem-solving skills<
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
- PAs tend to be organizers; managing calendars, schedules, and databases simultaneously
- PAs support managerial teams, which usually involve senior managers, administrators, and reporting teams
- PAs mentality is more reactive – responding to any problems or issues that may appear and consistently making sure everything is taken care of
A Personal Assistant is responsible for keeping up with the social and professional demands of an employer.
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