Personal Assistant skills and qualifications

What skills does a Personal Assistant need to have?
- Communication skills, both verbal and written
- Attention to detail
- Good organisational skills, particularly in diary management and scheduling
- The ability to prioritise work according to deadlines, importance and urgency
- Professional and courteous telephone manner
- The ability to be diplomatic, tactful and discreet in keeping information confidential
- Computer literacy and knowing your way around commonly used programs like Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and Word
How can someone learn essential Personal Assistant skills?
What qualifications does a Personal Assistant need to have?
How does a Personal Assistant upskill throughout their career?
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