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	Hiring A Personal Assistant
	By The Katie Facey Agency

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BENEFITS OF A PERSONAL ASSISTANT

• seasoned PA will always been one-step ahead of their employer
• takes care of life's details that busy people do not have time to manage
• works with members of employers' personal office and domestic staff
• become treasured assets to an efficiently run team

DUTIES OF A PERSONAL ASSISTANT

• maintains household, business, and social calendar
• schedules all appointments for employer
• makes all travel arrangements
• handles event and social planning
• oversees home business and personal office
• conducts media and public relations
• handles all mail and written correspondence
• manages bill-paying, bookkeeping, and account maintenance
• maintains personal and business files
• maintains private rolodex and contact database
• coordinates business meetings and business conferences
• writes personal thank-you notes, invitations and greeting cards
• computer and office supply maintenance
• completes all personal errands

EXPECTED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years experience as a PA (home, home office, or to an executive)
• minimum of a B.A. or B.S. degree
• computer literacy in all basic computer programs
• including Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, ACT!, and QuickBooks
• strong communication, organization and "people skills"
• knowledge of business, personal and social etiquette
• strong moral and professional outlook
• polished, professional appearance and disposition
• available for travel

SALARY

• salary range will depend on a number of circumstances
• years of professional experience
• educational background
• formal training
• extent of benefits offered
• hours
• duties
• in general, a PA will be compensated $25.00 - $45.00 per hour, plus benefits

WHO NEEDS A PERSONAL ASSISTANT?

• employed for individuals who live extremely busy lives
• have a time-consuming, executive career or own their own business
• may work in a large home or estate handling day-to-day "office" operations

The Katie Facey Agency specializes in the recruitment, placement, and training of the finest domestic professionals in private residences and estates throughout the US. For more information, visit their website at www.katiefaceyagency.com.

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