Often seen as the "supporting-cast" in the lives of high profile celebrities and businessmen; Personal Assistants do more than run mere errands these days. These machines of modern business are a hybrid of secretary, project manager and confidante to their employer. PA's are demanding more responsibility, autonomy and recognition. And they're getting it. Beyond the Red Carpet provides those seeking information on how to get into this field with the requisite information to be triumphant. It also serves as a continuing education resource for working PA's. Key attributes and skills that set today's PA apart are: high level of commercial understanding PR and communication skills flexibility and initiative ability to manage projects intuition and empathy commitment to the organization working 'beyond the job description' understanding that your role is 'beyond the red carpet' Complete with tips, case studies and specific how-to information, this provides a road-map that is sure to lead readers to success.
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Dionne Mahaffey-Muhammad is the President/CEO of Celebrity Personal Assistants, Inc., (CPAI) a staffing agency that exclusively recruits and trains business-savvy Personal Assistants for celebrities and professional athletes. The agency has offices in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York. During the initial launch of CPAI, she toiled as an assistant for an NFL family. Previously, she worked in senior management at software and engineering firms. She frequently lectures on topics such as "Changing Careers;" "Women in Business;" and "How to Balance Home and Work," among other topics. She lives south of Atlanta with her children Ashanti and Nasir.
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"Beyond the Red Carpet" gives you a behind the scenes look at what a personal assistant is and how much hard work this position can be. This book highlights different qualities that a personal assistant should possess and how to improve these qualities. There are also case studies which include real life situations and how the personal assistant was able to handle the situation. If you are thinking of making a career change into personal assisting, this is a great tool for you to judge weather or not this is the career for you.
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Bible for Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Customer Service,
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I am a personal assistant and I read this book in an afternoon. I found myself highlighting every word!! It is a must read for those experienced and unexperienced assistants in the field. This book is a keeper in my library of "tools in life." This is a book that you will refer back to time and time again - trust me! When you think that you are on top of your game, a book like this one crosses your path. PURCHASE IT - you will not regret it; it's NOT just another "how to" book!
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This review is from: Beyond the Red Carpet: Keys to becoming a successful personal assistant (Paperback)
I will save you a few dollars right now. Stay focused.While this book gives somewhat of a good explanation on how to GET the job, some nice vocabulary and things to keep in mind, the author did a really poor job on explaining the little details the job really consists of. She keeps on saying that it's all personal and that you have to work out a partner relationship with your boss. Over and over. You have to be accurate. Oh really? That's something new. Did I mention a ton of spelling mistakes? She devotes a few pages to remind us that we have to know how to spell since our boss might not. To be short. This book is NOT worth it. Unless, of course, you are COMPLETELY new to seeking a job. Just watch or read (better to read), "The devil wears Prada" You'll get much more info... Good luck
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- The Devil Wears Prada: A Novel by Lauren Weisberger in Back Matter
- The New Executive Assistant: Advice for Succeeding in Your Career by Melba Duncan in Back Matter
- Panic Room by James Ellison (Adapter) on page 69
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