The job usually calls for: 1) Managing the individual’s calendar, scheduling appointments, interviews and meetings. 2) Interacting with a variety of people on behalf of the individual. 3) Making travel and hotel arrangements. 4) Taking dictation and typing correspondence and reports. 5) Screening phone calls, letters and emails. 6) Maintaining a filing system and keeping necessary documents readily accessible when required. 7) Running personal errands picking up dry cleaning to booking movie tickets and making coffee. 8) Anticipating what the ‘boss’ will need and planning ahead for it.