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.
Your duties as a personal assistant will largely depend on your experience, the length of time youâve worked in the company and the level of trust you have with your boss. Personal assistants will be expected to carry out tasks such as: Typing up minutes. Organising diaries.