Pa Qualities

[Ric.ror]

I may apply for a job as a pa what qualities would you think I should mention in my interview

[jno]

you're female, wouldn't you be better as a ma?

Anyuway, first up would be to mention any previous experience in this sort of job.

After that the most obvious qualities would be efficiency and adaptability. Worst case scenarios would involve having to buy Christmas presents for your boss's wife/husband, having to work late, making the tea etc. With luck you'd get a better boss than that, but you never know.

[Ric.ror]

Thanks Jno
Firstly what's MA?
Secondly he's gay so he will definately be doing his own shopping

[jno]

I was thinking a Ma was a mother and a Pa was a father... just a joke. Yep, that sounds good. Here's some online advice

http://www.wikihow.com/Be-a-Good-Personal-Assistant

[jno]

hmmm, more technological skills required than in my day.

[bert_h]

I think you will have to brush up on your spelling (definitely, not definately), punctuation, and sentence structure.

[DaisyNonna]

bottom wiping comes to mind.

[Ric.ror]

How dare you bert
I ave not one but too English a levles
;-))

[factor-fiction]

You need to look though the person spec beforehand and plan how to show you meet each of the essential aspects in terms of skills, competences, qualifications and experience

[Prudie]

I'm currently a PA and pretty much do all the things in Jno's link. One I would add that's critically important is to be totally trustworthy and keep confidences, especially as you usually have access to the boss' e-mail.

[EcclesCake]

Expert diary management.
Excellent call screening.
Calm under pressure.
Anticipating problems and consequent solutions.
Forward planning.
Networking.

All the above were what I sought in a PA.