Social Media has been rapidly evolving over the past couple of years from a place where you share your social life to a Bahamut in presenting yourself to your potential future bosses. While LinkedIn and Facebook are probably the first two networks you think of when searching for a Job, Twitter is also a reliable
For at least most of the 20th century, managers had secretaries, who were invariably women. At the end of the 20th century, the role of the secretary transformed into the PA role. Despite typing, discretion and shorthand being valued, a modern PA does far more. The rise in prestige (and pay) of the PA role has
The right skill set can make a difference in job searches. Putting a CV can lay claim to knowing how to use MS Word but few actually have the advanced skills. Professional secretarial duties require high-level administrative support. All Secretaries and similar roles need candidates with advanced Word qualifications. Advanced Word skills An advanced qualification
In the past PA type work was far more functional. It required a set of skills that would remain with you throughout your career. This was largely due to a lack of automation in Administration functions within an office. Changes in technology and business functions enabled many PAs to become more involved in the business.
It doesn’t matter where in the world you want to work, gaining experience or qualifications in London is invaluable. As one of the biggest business hubs on the planet, London has plenty to offer those who are looking to climb the career ladder. Let’s take a more in-depth look at the benefits of gaining work
Modern jobs of all types now require an excellent mix of skills. You will always have your particular technical skills that are required to do the specialist tasks in your job. However, there are wider more general skills. One of these is the soft skills group and is vital to performing well. The Importance of
On almost all job adverts for a Personal Assistant, you will see the requirement to be competent or even highly skilled in Microsoft Office. Why is Microsoft Office important to a PA, and how can you ensure your skills are up to scratch? Why Microsoft Office skills are vital for a PA Working as a
To find a Project Assistant Job you will need to be able to gain experience and skills in Administrative and Office work. However, the key is to gain knowledge of Project work. This will mean gaining a full understanding of the skills required to work in project management. The gaining of Project management skills is
Office staff whether you are a Manager, Executive, Executive PA, PA, Administrator or Administrative Assistant should always look after your health when working. As you will be sitting at their desks for long periods throughout the day, it is important that you have regular breaks. Sitting in one position will impede circulation so you should
Experienced PAs have always been a job role that is considered a busy one, but lately, the trend has been for them to be even busier. Thanks to the trend of companies downsizing staff are being asked to take on more responsibility. This isn't often a big problem, but it does mean that you need
