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Jun 19, 2014

How to Organise a Perfect Meeting

Organising and leading a meeting is an art in itself. It requires the right skills, a thorough preparation and a clear vision of the objectives you want to achieve. Meetings are vital for management and communication. Properly run meetings save time, increase motivation, productivity, and solve problems. Meetings create new ideas and initiatives. Meetings are better than telephone conferences because only 38% of the meaning and feeling is carried in the way that things are said. The other 55% of the meaning and feeling is carried in facial expression and non-verbal signals. That’s why meetings are so useful. ...

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Jun 18, 2014

The 15 Toughest Job Interview Questions

Being prepared is half the battle. Let’s face it; no one likes being interviewed and the job interview process. We know that some interview questions can be tough. To offer guidance on dealing with incredibly tough questions during a job interview, we present the following outstanding responses to 15 tough interview questions. And remember, if you’re on the look out for a job, check out our PA Privé careers page for personal assistant jobs, London PA jobs and more. Question #1 What did you not like about your last employer? What the employer wants to know: The interviewer has asked you to say ...

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Jun 11, 2014

How to Plan a Successful Business Travel Itinerary for Your Boss

A well-planned itinerary enables a traveler to make the best possible use of time abroad. Although travel time is expensive, care must be taken not to overload the schedule. Two or three definite appointments, confirmed well in advance and spaced comfortably throughout one day, are more productive and enjoyable than a crowded agenda that forces the business person to rush from one meeting to the next before business is really concluded. See here for more on booking a Top Hotel or a table at one of the Top Restaurants. The itinerary always goes on top with the information listed below, followed by ...

Jun 11, 2014 | 1 Comment

Jun 10, 2014

The Ultimate 17 Working PA Fashion Must-haves to Wear in The Office

Summer finally feels like it’s arrived. We’ve waited for summer to arrive for what seems like an eternity, but the season is already on its way out and there’s no better time to think ahead by adding a lighter touch to your Spring –Summer wardrobe. Check out the fashion spring/summer 2014 office wear essentials we pull out for you to wear in the office this summer. Check out more of our office attire tips. Give your office repertoire a boost with our round-up of the most fabulous office styling essentials… Tropical florals Bring the jungle into the city with ...

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Jun 6, 2014

10 Tasks You Can Do As a Virtual Assistant

There are a lot of tasks that a virtual assistant can do from home to shave ours from the employer’s workweek. The number of virtual assistants are growing. They can work with a contract or freelance doing administrative jobs similarly to an executive assistant or a secretary. Vendor and customer service calls to sending out thank you cards to prospective clients are other activities performed by virtual assistants. Here’s a list of tasks that can be delegated to them: Click through for more PAs career advice. Bookkeeping: Keeping tabs on bills and other bookkeeping matters can be one of the ...

Jun 6, 2014 | 1 Comment

Jun 4, 2014

Top 15 Interview Mistakes that Can Ruin your Job Search

Are you looking for a job? We all know how hard it is to find employment lately, but while you may be putting forth your best effort, you may also be doing a few things to sabotage yourself. Many people make significant job search mistakes and never even know about it. Especially if your search is taking longer than you anticipated, you’re probably wondering where you went wrong. If you’ve found your job search to take longer than you anticipated, there’s a chance you’re making some mistakes holding you back from landing a job. To help you find more clarity in ...

Jun 4, 2014 | 3 Comments

Jun 2, 2014

10 Ways to Become a Better Leader

Ever wondered what makes an effective leader? Or what it is about some people that inspires others to follow them? How does a leader bring out the best in others? It starts with having Emotional Intelligence. Leadership is a significant aspect of management. In order to ensure organizational success, co-operation from subordinates as well as greater efficiency, it is important for a manager to be a great, effective and a true leader. Click through for more PAs career advice. Explore what it takes to be a good leader The required aspects of effective leadership are as follows: Motivation Integrity ...

Jun 2, 2014 | 2 Comments

May 29, 2014

Take Control of Your eMails Now

This is one area that tops the list of time-killers for many small business owners. Because email is an ongoing form of communication, and we don’t have complete control over the incoming flow, we need to work on improving our productivity in how we receive, organize, reply to and even think about email. The tips below will help you create a system for managing your email in a way that supports productivity instead of eating away at it. Here’s some effective email management tips that will save you time so you can focus on higher priority tasks. See here for ...

May 29, 2014 | 1 Comment

May 28, 2014

15 Ways to Tell When Someone is Lying at work

Today’s issue is a bit different: it’s about how to tell if someone is lying to you. Who hasn’t heard the old saying “Liars never look you in the eye”? Developing the ability to read the body language and identify lies can help you better navigate situations of dishonesty. Remember: these signs don’t indicate someone is lying, just that they are more likely to be lying. See here for more on PAs career advice. Face-to-Face Meetings A fake smile. It’s hard for liars to give a real smile while seeking to deceive. (Real smiles crinkle the corners ...

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May 27, 2014

13 Ways to Improve Your Attention to Detail

“Detail oriented” and “pays attention to detail” are requirements you see on nearly every job posting. This makes sense, since being observant about details means you can avoid costly mistakes. The modern workplace is full of distractions. Don’t let your big-picture thinking stop you from caring about the small stuff. Paying attention to the details could give you a competitive advantage. Check out our PA Privé careers page for personal assistant jobs and London PA jobs and more. Develop these 13 simple strategies for ensuring greater attention to detail: Pay Attention Really listening means abandoning the multi-tasking for a moment. Consistent attention ...

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