The 20 Most Essential Executive Assistant Skills

10 hard and soft skills for executive assistants to succeed

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Executive Assistant Hard Skills

1. The Ability to Manage Up2. Email Management3. Calendar Management4. Travel Management5. Meeting Management6. Project Management7. CRM Management8. Systems and Process Management9. Event Planning10. Written Communication

Executive Assistant Soft Skills11. Emotional Intelligence12. Strategic Thinking13. Proactivity & Anticipating Needs14. Composure Under Pressure15. Tech Savvy16. Organization Skills17. Professional Discretion18. Smart Multitasking19. Gatekeeping and Negotiating Skills20. General Resourcefulness