How to Become a Celebrity Personal Assistant
A celebrity personal assistant helps the star with their business needs and fulfills mundane personal chores, such as shopping, making airline reservations and planning dinner parties for them. Most celebrity personal assistant jobs aren't advertised in your local newspaper, but with a little sleuthing, you can find them.
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Instructions
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Live in L.A., New York or London-anywhere celebrities congregate. Network with people in the entertainment industry. Get a job as a production assistant on a film set to learn more about the celebrity work schedule and lifestyle.
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Know about everything. As a celebrity personal assistant, you will accompany the celebrity to parties, charity events, personal appearances and TV guest shots. You may also handle their finances, deal with paparazzi and shop for designer clothes or antiques. Acquire a broad knowledge of culture, politics and the entertainment business.
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Interview for the position. Be poised and calm, and concentrate on your expertise. Most initial interviews are conducted by one of the celebrity's current assistants or a production company representative. If they like you, the celebrity will interview you next.
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Decide which celebrity you want to assist. Do research about their personal quirks and preferences, asking insiders and checking reputable websites for information. Find the celebrity or their production company and inquire about a position, stating your qualifications. Be professional and approach it like any other career opportunity.
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Develop a thick skin. Even if your celebrity is one of the "nice ones," the pace is hectic and you will need to absorb information quickly.
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Expect to work long hours and forfeit your personal life for awhile. A celebrity PA's job is non-stop. The celebrity doesn't sign out at 5 p.m. and neither will you.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't gush when being interviewed by the celebrity. Remain professional at all times.
