According to a recruiter, 3 traits that 'ultra-high net worth individuals' seek when hiring.

Emily Levine has worked with a fair share of successful people.

As the executive vice president at recruitment firm the Career Group Companies, Levine has more than 14 years of experience honing in on a niche of working with private family offices, ultra-high net worth individuals, celebrities, athletes, and musicians.

The Kardashian-Jenner family, Kevin Costner, TV anchor Maria Shriver, and others are among her clients. She provides assistance in various roles, including "chief of staff, personal assistants, estate manager staff," nannies, personal chefs, and more. Most of these roles come with six-figure salaries.

Many of Levine's successful clients seek employees with these three traits, regardless of the role they're hiring for.

Problem solving

The first is the ability to solve problems.

"Levine states that her clients, whether they are singers or athletes in the NBA, require someone who can handle all aspects of their careers, from minor details to major challenges."

To improve their efficiency, they need someone who can provide solutions for their calendar organization or business growth.

Flexibility

Many of Levine's clients have erratic schedules.

According to Levine, executives, athletes, and musicians typically have very busy schedules and are not accustomed to being confined to a nine to five workday. As a result, they expect their employees to be available throughout the day.

"The jobs I'm placing often require flexibility to work nights and weekends, as many of my clients travel internationally and work on different time zones, necessitating adaptability among their team members."

Emotional intelligence

Finally, emotional intelligence is key.

As a personal assistant, you are often in the most intimate spaces of someone's life, such as their home, family, pets, and spouse. It is crucial to be aware of what is appropriate to say and how to behave in these private and vulnerable settings.

The job is not limited to the traditional 9-to-5 workday, but rather happens throughout the day.

According to Levine, having emotional intelligence and understanding your boss's emotions and stress levels throughout the day is crucial. This knowledge will help you determine when to discuss certain job-related matters.

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