When you are preparing to get a new job, you know you will have many interviews. It is essential to practice some interview questions and get confidence. 1. Why would you like this job? This is an obvious question but is all too often done badly. This situation demonstrates some knowledge and research of the
PAs and Executive PAs can have excellent careers. It has good prospects for pay and the ability to find employment, as vacancies are common. There is also good stability in the industry and job security, relative to many other professions. Here is a list of some key tangible skills that help to make a PA
Today, there are four generations working together in companies of various sizes. Each generation has its own approach to life, religion, opinions and ethics, which can make it inspiring or daunting for some of them to adapt. Self-esteem is the main reason for this hindrance. Deal with younger managers and colleagues Someone, who may have
Phone interviews are very common in today’s world but are they easier for the candidate? You may think it is as you are in the comfort of your home but are you too relaxed? On the positive side, you may have your CV or notes to refer to. You may be barefoot and dressed in
Building trust and motivating your team are vital skills needed for any Manager, EA, PA, Administrator, Team Leader or Project Manager. Team players all have different personalities, temperaments, domestic problems or social inadequacies. There is no need to give in to their many whims in order to ‘get on.’ A good idea is to meet
There are numerous skills that need to be acquired in order to make a move from PA to Executive level. However, one that is much understated but extremely important is taking control of your role and career. When you are at lower grade jobs, you will much more receive the objectives and aims for your
Project Management whether it is as a part of an Executive PA or PA role or as a permanent career change has become more common. However, too many Executive PAs and PAs lack belief in their own abilities to undertake the career of a project. This is a huge mistake because you are missing out
London has an economy that is largely focused on financial services. This means that many of the best careers in our city are in Banks, hedge funds, pension companies, insurance complete and other similar companies. This impacts the career path of London Executive Assistants and PAs. In essence, Executive Assistants and PAs in London can
This is a question that I see many women asking and have also had to ask myself in the past. After a long break from work, it can be confusing to know where is the best place to start or restart your career. What are the pressures now, well they are very different? Virtual Assistant
A well-constructed curriculum vitae – also referred to as CV and, more recently Resume - is essential when seeking employment. You are in competition with many other candidates after the same job so your CV should have the necessary information the employer is seeking. Write your CV Organisations vary in their requirements as they can
