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
At last, you have that long-awaited job interview, therefore, you need to be well prepared for it as this is in your hands. You research the company, get yourself a smart outfit but, it does not end there as you need to present yourself through your body language. Expressing your enthusiasm, verbally and through your
PA and Executive Assistants need to diversify their range of skills increasingly in the modern workplace. Adding Bookkeeping Skills to your repertoire will help you be differentiated from the competition for jobs that is tougher than it has been in the past. As a result, executives are losing some of their traditional support team after
With the ever-increasing needs of fast-growing companies, the PA/EA has become a vital component in the success path of the company. PA and EA roles require additional skills to attain maximum effectiveness. This is where good PA/EA support comes in. With some knowledge of financial basics and the procedural side of accounting linked with a
How do I become a Virtual Assistant? There are many important aspects to becoming a Virtual Assistant. Ensuring that you attain a wide range of skills will assist you in being a success. Administration Ideally, a Virtual Assistant will have solid work experience as a PA or another type of administrator role. The level and
I have been working as a PA and now an Executive Assistant for 22 years and have a wealth of experience. However, for the first 17 years of my career I had five different employees all in the middle of London. Everything changed 5 years ago, when my COO, boss of a major Asian company, was
If you are thinking of becoming a PA or you are currently a PA, a question that may arise for you is where next? It is always nice to think that we can promote ourselves, earn more and potentially change our roles. However, many PAs often feel that they have reached their potential and moving
Many PAs who are looking to make the transition to an EA role or even existing PAs struggle with understanding the skills that are required to make you an Executive Assistant. One key skill for the EA role is the ability to delegate, which is a skill that many an EA or other managerial staff
