Why assistants should get a Six Sigma certification

Whether you're an executive assistant or PA, you should consider getting a Six Sigma certification to up your game. In a hyper-competitive job landscape, top notch assistant opportunities serving CEOs and billionaires are hard to score. Having something extra like Six Sigma will give you the competitive edge that you need. 

What is Six Sigma?

VIDEO: Here is a comprehensive breakdown of Six Sigma.

How will Six Sigma help my career as an assistant?

Many assistants hit an invisible ceiling at a certain point in their careers. If you want to be able to get over the hump and land jobs with high-profile celebrities or billionaires, then Six Sigma may be the career boost you need. In our world of domestic staffing and estate management, assistants do the following:
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• Plan events for dignitaries
• Manage construction projects
• Oversee workflow on multiple projects
• Manage dozens of domestic staff
• Implement systems to increase efficiency

A Six Sigma certification will help candidates manage all these processes. 

A final word about getting a Six Sigma certification

At first, the idea of getting a Six Sigma certification may seem daunting. Don't be intimidated. There are many levels, which are modeled after martial arts:

• White Belt
• Yellow Belt
• Green Belt
• Black Belt

After getting a black belt, then you can progress to a master black belt. Wade into the waters by starting with something simple like a white belt, then you can take a bigger bite and go for the higher certifications. Good luck.