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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 | 11:45am
Can You Guess Who Placed This Job Ad?
Read this Job Description for a personal assistant
Lets play a game. (I know I sound like jigsaw off the Saw franchise.) Below is a job description like any other you might find on Monster.com or other job sites detailing the requirements for a personal assistant. I have slightly modified it to conceal some revealing information. The description has been issues by a high profile executive that I would be willing to bet 99% of the Nation knows (maybe more.) Try to guess who it is based on the requirements.
Job Summary:
- Ensure that all personal aspects of Chairman’s life are covered, including tight scheduling (keep him on time); anticipate his needs in order to ensure that all the information he requires is always at hand. Interact with industry executives and talent; manage/maintain personal calendar. Secure personal supplies. Responsible for Chairman’s personal expenses. Manage expenditures & petty cash. Handle personal projects. Prepare correspondence, when required, consistent with general direction from Chairman and Chief of Staff.
- Respond expeditiously to diverse assignments and take responsibility for projects from beginning to end. Consistently operate with a sense of urgency while not losing sight of the details!
- This is a TRUE on-call 24/7 position.
- Will travel nationally and internationally; coordinate with Wardrobe Manager to pack clothing selection for business and personal trips.
- No task is too small. Candidate must have “whatever it takes” attitude.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Ideal candidate will have a minimum of (3) years experience with a well-known businessman and/or senior level executive (CEO, Chairman).
- TYPE A Personality
- Commitment to excellence. Unwavering loyalty. Team player; consistently sharing and communicating information.
- Reliable, trustworthy, flexible- CONFIDENTIALITY A MUST. Always operate with discretion.
- Outstanding computer skills are required including but not limited to proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Blackberry, IPOD and the Internet
- Able to maintain composure in an extremely fast paced, entrepreneurial/creative fluid environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; must be charismatic and have ability to communicate respectfully with all walks of life.
- Possess impeccable attention to detail; outstanding time management skills; work quickly and efficiently.
- Able to work under tight deadlines; remain aware of shifting priorities; anticipate last “second” changes. Always have a plan B in place.
- Self-managed; skilled at managing a high volume of work and deciphering what’s immediate from what can wait.
- Manage tasks and projects to successful outcomes; communicate and coordinate.
- Must be highly-connected in NY (knowledge of the top restaurants, nightclubs, and best chefs) and if uncertain MUST have the resources in place to find out.
- Must be able to travel internationally. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Bilingual preferred but not necessary.
The preceding was actually the job description for candidates/ contestants that will be competing on VH-1’s new reality show, “I want to work for Diddy.“ Now apparently this has been floating around so for those who have seen it humor me. I’ve tried to stay away from reporting about this particular Diddy venture because to be quite honest I think the guy is over-exposed as it is. However, I saw this over at Wooohah! (Shout to my man Yeti) and I was actually rather impressed with he lack of “Diddity.” (I made up a new word) You won’t find a a line stating that “the ideal candidate must be complete with a fat ass and lips” or “have a basic knowledge of the Juniors Cheesecake.” Instead it was very consice. I know some may still get a kick out of the requirements but I’m willing to bet if any OTHER chairman put our a similar RFP or job search it would be much the same.
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I thought it was Diddy. But I didn’t see anything about having an assorted number of umbrellas at the ready or being able to hold those umbrellas for an extended amount of time with humility and dignity in tact.
lmao