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
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
