Are you an organized person who enjoys administration tasks? If so, have you considered a career as a personal assistant? Personal assistants provide administrative, secretarial and general support to managers and colleagues. They may organise travel, take minutes and manage calendars.

Personal assistants may do some or all of the following:

• execute sales or other financial transactions
• make travel, accommodations, or entertainment arrangements for others
• prepare research or technical reports
• maintain medical records
• prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance
• manage clerical or administrative activities
• coordinate operational activities
• answer telephones to direct calls or provide information