Look at the job description that you have seen in the previous activity. You have identified the soft skills and personality traits that are mentioned explicitly in the job description. Focus now on the role.

The role

This is a varied Team Assistant role and duties will include:

·       Diary management - liaising with clients, scheduling meetings and interviews

·       Carrying out administrative tasks - uploading candidate / interview details, maintaining company databases

·       Office management including ordering supplies and liaising with suppliers for company events

·       Finance tasks - collating expenses, preparing and logging invoices

·       General office administrative to support Directors, Partners and colleagues

·       Providing ad hoc front of house duties as required

1. Add any soft skills that you think are relevant to the tasks that are mentioned.
2. Think about what experience you have either at university or elsewhere (summer jobs, activities, volunteering, etc.) and how they relate to the soft skills required. Add your thoughts to the discussion.
3. Comment on another student's post.