This is a skill that is relevant to any office professional and to a wide range of careers outside of the office. However, it is particularly challenging for a PA. Nevertheless, many of the points made here may prove to be relevant to a diverse array of job types. However, what makes this aspect of
Nowadays we lead such busy lives with so little time in which to do it. We have friends to meet, places to go calls to make, many other things to do and then, of course, there is Facebook. In the workplace, with each promotion, there is more you have to do and the 24 hour
As someone in charge of project management, it is of course important that the project is managed as it should be. A good way to make sure that this happens is to make sure you meet the 7S Model. This framework helps with projects of all sizes and calibres and helps to see what you
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
