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How To Become a Part-Time Personal Assistant

Personable. Flexible. The opposite of corporate.

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3 easy steps

Our process for becoming a personal assistant with The Middle.

Get matched with clients who are right for you in part-time, ongoing positions.

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01.

Apply and onboard

Sending the same information to multiple positions need NOT apply! During the application process, you’ll complete your candidate profile so you never have to rewrite your cover letter or attach your resume again. Qualified applicants will be requested to schedule an intake interview and complete onboarding.

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02.

Get matched with clients

No need to endlessly apply to job posts. We’ll reach out to you with a position description if we think you’re a fit for any of our clients. We only match you with positions you’re qualified for. Just let us know if you are interested (or not!).

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03.

Interview and get hired

We’ll coordinate and set up interviews at the client’s request. If a client would like to hire you, you’ll receive an offer post-interview. Upon acceptance, we’ll connect you directly to begin your new position! Once hired, your employment is handled directly with the client.

Tips for Working as a Part-Time Personal Assistant

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FAQs

  • A lot of personal assistant work ends up being remote, but some in-person support is required.

  • The number of hours needed varies by client, and can be anywhere between 5-25 hours per week. Clients will specify how much time they are looking for, and you can specify your min/max when you apply. We’ll match you up accordingly!

  • Minimum hours are not guaranteed and may fluctuate week-to-week. The hours posted on each job description will indictate what the client expects the weekly work load to look like, but it is not a gauranteed minimum as business and life demands can ebb and flow, or when the client travels.

  • In Los Angeles, you will need a reliable car to be a personal assistant. Being dependent on public transportation in LA is not suitable for running out for an errand or needing to quickly pick something up.

    In NYC, a car is generally not required.

  • If you're a proactive multitasker and can anticipate client needs while being personable and flexible, apply to be one of our personal assistant candidates!

  • It could take a day, a week, a month, a few months…it’s all about when you’re the right fit for a client.

  • We cannot advise our clients on tax matters, but many positions are 1099. We do not structure or dictate the term of employment; these matters are handled at the client’s discretion.

  • You should keep track of your hours down to 15 minute increments and bill every 2 weeks, unless otherwise specified by your client. Keep track of what you are doing during each billable period. There are apps you can use like Expensify, Toggl, or simply - a spreadsheet (A PA’s best friend!) Do not include any time spent commuting in your billable hours.

  • You should be a personal assistant if you genuinely find joy in supporting others, get excited about organizing and love to cross things off a task list.

    You should NOT be a personal assistat if you’re just looking for a gig in between full time positions, or just because you “can”. You will not be satisfied in these roles unless you are fulfilled by doing the work.

    You are perfect for The Middle if:

    -You are communicative, responsive, proactive, personable and a problem-solver.

    -You take initiative.

    -You hate those red dots from unread emails or texts.

    -Creating spreadsheets and organization projects are your idea of fun.

    -You love lists and love to check tasks off them even more.

    -No task is too small.

    -You have excelled in customer service, account management, or business-centric tasks before (not required, but these are some crossover skill sets!).