How to be a good executive personal assistant?

It takes excellent communication and people skills to be a good executive assistant. You have to anticipate the needs of others, and be able to multitask while solving problems. Computer skills are highly valued, and knowing how to create spreadsheets, presentations, or simply sending well-written emails are an important part of the job. Executive personal assistants will be called upon to keep schedules, arrange meetings, greet clients and manage administrative work. Being on top of work and on schedule makes a good assistant.