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Beyond the Red Carpet: Keys to becoming a successful personal assistant

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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.

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!

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

I would recommend this book if you are serious about becoming a personal assistant, or wanting new ideas of skill building. It's very resourceful and a book you'd always look back to.

Every thing I read is great input for becoming a personal assistant. The book even provides websites for you to research

Beyond the Red Carpet, is a great book that details how a high-profile person whether celebrity, professional, educator, or even a athlete can gain the necessary support to be able to concentrate on daily responsibilities for their career. Beyond the Red Carpet, entails so much rich information that every person in a profession should read! It's entertaining, informative, effective and just a great book that should be in everyone's book collection.

A good read for any admin., excutive assistant or super organized individual that is ready to try something else.