"Personal assistants can be the backbone to making sure things run smoothly. We are born with strong organizational and communication skills. Often times, we are handling multiple projects with competing deadlines at the same time. This is part of our nature and also part of the fun!"

The interviewer wants to ensure you have a basic understanding of what it takes to be a successful personal assistant. When asked this question, simply list 4-5 qualities that are important for a personal assistant to have. Strong organization skills is a solid response. A positive attitude adds a lot of value for clients. A willingness to solve problems with little direction is valuable. Self-motivation is essential. Exceptional communication skills help ensure tasks are understood. Or, you might mention that being proactive allows a personal assistant to not get overwhelmed during the day.