When dates in a worksheet aren't in the order you want, you can sort them. For example, you can sort them from oldest on top to newest on top. Drag down the column to select the dates you want to sort. Click Home tab > arrow under Sort & Filter, and then click Sort Oldest to Newest, or Sort Newest to Oldest.
Scheduling meetings, travel plans, billing, etc. will all require a successful personal assistant to have terrific organizational skills. Computer Skills: Writing emails, transcribing notes, faxing, copying, and creating spreadsheets or printing documents figure heavily in an personal assistant's day.
Personal assistants can now work solely over the internet and become virtual assistants. Personal assistants must be outgoing, and need to have great computer skills. They must also be skilled in time management, multi-tasking, and event planning. Prior experience is always a plus. One can pursue a career in administration, and some colleges even offer courses for becoming a personal assistant. This job is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy yourself while you travel the world.