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Aug 21, 2014

Moving Up On The Assistant Career Ladder

Even in the world of personal and executive assistants there exists that all important professional ladder that we’re all constantly told to keep climbing. Despite the fact that many of us will work in environments where we’re surrounded by people who are all but consumed by the desire to ascend, ascend, ascend, it’s also important to remember that there’s nothing wrong in wanting to further yourself in your chosen career. If you’re looking for some advice on how to move up in your own career ladder to a more senior PA role, here’s some advice on how to get ...

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Aug 19, 2014

18 Secrets to Get a Pay Rise

When was the last time you got a pay rise? Salary negotiation (asking for a salary increase, a pay rise, or simply more money) affects everyone from time to time. Salary negotiation can be incredibly nerve-wracking, particularly for people who haven’t done it before. The key to negotiating a pay rise is to be prepared. Never go to your employer without researching the market conditions first. There are constructive ways to approach salary negotiation, and techniques to achieve good outcomes Be prepared Research what your position is worth by looking at job ads, salary surveys – and asking ...

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Jul 29, 2014

How to Boost Your Confidence at work

You’re probably already aware that confidence plays an enormous role in business success. When it comes to building self-confidence, perception is everything. The way you view yourself has a huge impact on how others will ultimately perceive you. While blows to our self-worth can come from many directions, some of the typical issues that break down our confidence while at work are: Doubt we can do the job/task Too many competing opinions Politics Difficult people Difficult conversations Lack of clear direction Doubt in our ability to make the right decision Lack of support Contradictory feedback Negative people / ...

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Jul 23, 2014

The Ultimate 15 Tips for a Great Skype Interview

The Skype video interview is now firmly part of the job application process. Got a job interview via Skype? Skype interviews are quickly becoming common practice. More and more employers are conducting initial job interviews over Skype or other online services, hoping to get a better feel for candidates than a phone conversation might allow. Did you know? 18% of candidates have experienced a video interview in the past year, more than double the amount from a year ago, according to a survey by Right Management. 82% of hiring managers have used Skype, and 6% have used pre-recorded platforms. ...

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Jun 30, 2014

13 Steps to Advance in Your Career

As you contemplate your career, where do you hope to be in five years? Three years? Next year? Do you want to advance your career? If so what are you waiting for? Start taking the steps needed to advance your career today. It’s not going to happen unless YOU make it happen. Create a leaning plan and share it with your boss. Employees who proactively share their plan with their manager will be more likely to receive the support and guidance needed to advance their careers than those who do not. Involving managers early and often ensures that employees ...

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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 21, 2014

15 Ways To Make Your Boss Adore You

We all know how difficult it can be trying to impress the boss, and let’s face it, every employee deep down wants to impress their boss. People who are prepared to put in the extra effort and commitment will be rewarded sooner or later. Click through for more PAs career advice. No idea how to go about this? We compiled the top 15 most successful ways to make your boss adore you! Be Proactive: Be Willing To Learn When you first join an organization, chances are that your boss will only ‘teach’ you what you need to know in order ...

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May 7, 2014

Self Promotion Tips to Get Hired

More and more agencies and employers are searching online for suitable applicants. If you do not have an online presence you may be missing out on opportunities. You need to make sure that anything on social media that can be seen by a potential employer is going to help you get employed. If you’re on the look out for a job, keep an eye out on our PA Privé careers page for personal assistant jobs, London PA jobs and more. How to Self-Promote Online Put yourself out there Update your social status with your job status out. “Visibility ...

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