How to Become a Personal Assistant: Common Sense Is Key

Personal Assistant What’s the job really like when your job is... whatever your boss needs it to be? In this episode, we’re talking with Bob, a seasoned personal assistant who's made a career out of keeping high-powered lives running smoothly. From juggling calendars and travel to managing properties and last-minute emergencies, Bob's done it all—and lived to tell the tale. Being a personal assistant is no 9-to-5—it’s part fixer, part magician, part mind-reader. Bob gives us real talk and career insight on what it takes to thrive in this high-trust, high-reward role. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of the rich and famous (and how to break into that world), this is your episode. For more Unique and Unusual Careers → Resources How to Break Into the Personal Assistant Job Industry 11 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Personal Assistant British American Household Staffing The Calendar Group Trying to figure out what career might actually fit you? Take my QUICK CAREER QUIZ and see your matches, NO EMAIL, NO HASSLE, just 5 questions ➡️ Visit howmuchcanimake.info Music credit: Kate Pierson & Monica Nation About the host: Mirav Ozeri has always been drawn to storytelling and journalism, especially the stories of everyday people. A former CBS Producer and a documentaries filmmaker. During her years at CBS, Mirav developed a television pilot built around a simple idea: giving people an honest look at what different careers are really like. Although the pilot was never picked up, the concept stayed with her. Years later, she brought it back as How Much Can I Make?, a podcast that explores real jobs, real stories, and the many paths people take to build a career.