How do I find someone who needs a personal assistant?
Michael Gray
Updated on April 01, 2026
The places I recommend using to hire a personal assistant are:
- Nextdoor.com (if looking for someone in your area)
- Craigslist (if looking for someone in your area)
How do I find the best assistant?
11 Things to Know About Hiring the Perfect Assistant
- Get Clear About Your Needs.
- Brief Your Screener.
- Be Clear and Realistic About Your Expectations.
- Be Prepared to Get What You Pay For.
- In the Interview: Present Realistic Scenarios.
- Communicate Regularly and Listen.
What can a personal assistant do for you?
What does a personal assistant do?
- acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls.
- managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager/executive.
- booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.
- organising events and conferences.
How do I become an amazing personal assistant?
How to Become a Great Personal Assistant
- Set a Goal for Greatness.
- Know the Business and the Boss’s Role in the Business.
- Become an Expert in Communication.
- Keep Your Boss Informed.
- Own your mistakes.
- Keep Your Calendars in Sync.
- Always be Prepared.
- Update Your Skills.
What is a celebrity personal assistant?
Celebrity personal assistants are lifestyle managers who work behind the scenes to keep a star’s life organized, punctual, and productive. They juggle multiple hats for their famous bosses. On any given day, a celebrity personal assistant can act as an executive secretary, personal shopper, event planner, or counselor.
Are personal assistants worth it?
When you have an especially talented PA, one who learns your preferences over time, it’s like you’re being doubly productive. Small tasks can add up to be a major timewaster for entrepreneurs. That’s why I recommend hiring a trusted assistant to take care of things that could take you out of your flow.
What is the best free personal assistant app?
The best personal assistant apps for Android
- Amazon Alexa.
- Bixby.
- DataBot.
- Extreme Personal Voice Assistant.
- Google Assistant.
What to include in a personal assistant recommendation letter?
When writing a personal assistant recommendation letter, always indicate whether or not the candidate worked for a private individual or an agency. Any first-hand knowledge you have of the quality of the candidate’s work would also be helpful.
What’s the best way to find a personal assistant?
A great way to create your job spec and determine your expectations is to create a work flow document (cloud based is ideal) as then you can share it with others, and add to it as you need to. It will also keep you organised and not repeat information that has already been dealt with. 2. Cast the Net Wide
Are there any concerns about hiring a personal assistant?
One concern that a lot of entrepreneurs have about an assistant is staying on the same page with them. This concern most often comes up from people who have not managed employees before or have not been managed in good ways. I have implemented a few things to keep me on the same page with my assistant:
How long have you been a personal assistant?
I have worked as a personal assistant for … 10-years. I am a certified Healthcare provider with American Heart Association since 6…