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 Assistant and Executive Assistant 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, include 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.
Duties may include keeping track of the family agenda, arranging for reservations of various events, travel bookings, event planning, some secretarial responsibilities, shopping and running errands.Executive assistant work for a company officer, either from home or office.
They possess the authority to make crucial decisions and act as a gatekeeper to the principal.The Executive Assistant manages correspondence, calendaring and travel arrangements, in addition to preparing research and communication.
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