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Myriam Balerio is the founder and writer of PA Privé. After kick starting her career as a PA and finding success as an assistant, Myriam later trained in digital and online marketing and has since combined the two disciplines in creating PA Privé, the platform through which she provides sage advice for those in the assistant profession and a network for like-mined PAs and EAs to connect. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Myriam has lived in London for over 10 years and currently lives in London with her husband and French bulldog.

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Dec 10, 2013
Questions You Should Ask During a Job Interview

Questions You Should Ask During a Job Interview

After months of searching, you’ve finally landed an interview for the job of your dreams. You’ve chosen your wardrobe, researched the company so you can intelligently discuss the issues, and thought through questions you may be asked.   Click through if you need advice with personal assistant interview questions or PA interview questions.   At the end of most job interviews, you’re asked a seemingly innocuous, open-ended question: “Do you have any questions for me?”    One obvious mistake is not asking anything at all, which shows that you haven’t given any serious thought to the possibility of employment at this particular organization and missing ...

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Dec 10, 2013
Beat Unemployment Stress

Beat Unemployment Stress

When you lose your job, not only is your usual source of income gone, but also your personal work relationships, daily structures, and an important sense of self-purpose. Unemployment can be, and often is, a shock to your whole system. The good news is that despite the stress of job loss and unemployment, there are many things you can do to take control of the situation and maintain your spirits. You can get through this tough time by taking care of yourself, reaching out to others, and focusing on your goals. This can also be an opportunity to rethink your ...

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Dec 10, 2013

How to Deal with Difficult Conversations

Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills When having a difficult conversation, it’s easy to get wrapped up in what you need. You’re angry so you respond with anger. You’re frustrated so you respond with frustration. It makes sense, but it’s not effective. Instead of reacting, ask yourself a question: what is going on for the other party?    Start with respect. Hold tempers in check by having all participants in the conversation agree at the beginning to respect each other and the problem you are discussing.    Know your objective. What do you want to accomplish with the ...

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Dec 10, 2013
Transform Your Weakness into Strengths

Transform Your Weakness into Strengths

Click here if you need advice with personal assistant interview questions or PA interview questions. The question every job applicant dreads is “what are your weaknesses?” If you’re uncomfortable answering this question, join the club. We all have our own personal weaknesses. For some of us, these weaknesses are caused by the lack of a skill or certain knowledge. Other weaknesses come down to our personalities. Some people are shy, overconfident or temperamental.   Growth begins when we begin to accept our weaknesses. ~Jean Vanier    Asses yourself. Look into yourself. Check yourself. What are your strong points? These refer to some tasks that ...

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Dec 10, 2013
Top Tips on How to Negotiate a Better Salary

Top Tips on How to Negotiate a Better Salary

  Click here if you need advice with personal assistant interview questions or PA interview questions.   Finding out what you are worth requires research, self-reflection and networking. The salary negotiation is a tricky step for most job seekers. You don’t want to undercut yourself, but you also need to determine how far you can push without offending hiring managers.    Do your research – Know what you’re worth. Go to PayScale or Vault and get as much data as you can on the current salary range.    Know your bottom line. What is the minimum salary you would accept? Before investing too much time and energy on ...

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Dec 10, 2013
Top Tips for Running a Conference Call

Top Tips for Running a Conference Call

Let’s face it, conference call are even more of a necessity in many industries today.  When managed properly, they are an effective means of communication and a valuable business tool because they decrease travel costs and increase the speed of decisions. Below are some of the  key tips on how to run a proper conference call. Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills E-mail a meeting reminder about a week in advance that includes an agenda with time limits, the call’s objectives and the call-in number.    Dial in on time or a few minutes early, if you ...

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Dec 10, 2013
Tips to Keeping Your Office Clean and Professional

Tips to Keeping Your Office Clean and Professional

It’s all about habits. It’s so easy to get lazy and let things grow untidy. If needed, put a note on your desk or in your digital calendar to remind yourself that you must take 15 minutes to clean up your desk and put everything away.   Check out  our PA Privé careers page for personal assistant jobs, London PA jobs and more.    Organise those wires. Some pieces of velcro wrapped around wires can go a long ways toward cleaning things up. Also make sure that you have wires that are long enough to tuck out of the way.     Filing System. Having ...

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Dec 10, 2013
Tips for Planning a Corporate Incentive Travel Program

Tips for Planning a Corporate Incentive Travel Program

The destination options are endless, and it can be done as a group or individual trip. A valuable tip to a successful travel program is to plan each trip with great care. Follow a few of these tips below to help plan a suitable travel program for your company:   Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills   Incentive Programmes… •   Are proven to increase performance •   Consistently deliver a high ROI •   Change long-term behaviour    short term vs. long term  Determining how long an incentive travel program will run depends on the needs of your organization. For ...

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Dec 10, 2013
The Best Apps to Help You Boost Concentration

The Best Apps to Help You Boost Concentration

While technology has made it much more possible to get things done quickly and efficiently, it has not necessarily made it easier. In fact, the progress of technology has served as a bit of a double-edged sword.   The following is a list of useful apps to help you stay focus and productive. Check out these useful article> 12 tips on how to stay focused at work  and get things done   Click here if you need advice with personal assistant interview questions or PA interview questions.    Concentrate  (For Mac, paid) Concentrate is a utility designed to help you focus by getting rid of ...

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Dec 10, 2013
12 Tips on How to Stay Focused at Work and Get Things Done

12 Tips on How to Stay Focused at Work and Get Things Done

Modern life is full of distractions. Our lives are constantly being interrupted by notifications, computer screens and social networks, and it is easy to whittle away the hours procrastinating. Staying focused at work isn’t easy; all of us get distracted or feel uninspired at some point during the working day. I found some good apps to improve your focus> http://pa-prive.com/the-best-apps-to-help-you-boost-concentration/ There are lots of ways to stay productive at work and here are my top tips to help you stay focused while at your desk, ensuring you get all your work done on time.   Click through to also find out how ...

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