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Jun 29, 2015

8 Steps to Managing a Crisis at Work

Work is a place like every other and like good things, bad things can happen as well. The worst thing you can do when crisis happens is to blame someone else. Even if that someone is to blame. When things go downhill, it can be the right time for you to prove your skills, resourcefulness, compassion and calmness. These four qualities can make the difference between an employee who does his job and an employee who is leader material. But to take responsibility does not mean that you should dig deep and hide silently while waiting for your computer to ...

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Jan 20, 2015

8 Ways to Promote Yourself Online Effectively

Want to boast a bigger social media footprint? Do these 8 things to boost your social presence. Put yourself out there and promote yourself online today! Become a guest writer Consider becoming a guest writer or contributor for a popular e-zine or blog. Become a guest contributor at PA Privé > contact us > hello at pa-prive dot com. Create Online Profiles Check out > Google profiles, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Build a positive presence online There are plenty of benefits to new media, if you maintain a positive presence. Your online social networks enable you to build ...

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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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May 20, 2014

23 Steps to a Killer Cover Letter

The purpose of a cover letter The cover letter is often the first impression that a prospective employer will have of you. A cover letter should give an employer an idea of who you are, and explain what skills you could bring to the job. You should also explain to the employer why you are interested in their business, and the particular role. Showing a genuine interest helps you stand out among other candidates, so it is important to tailor your cover letters and Curriculum Vitae so they relate specifically to each job application. Check out our PA Privé careers page for personal assistant jobs, London PA jobs and ...

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Apr 25, 2014

Work Habits to Impress Your Boss

Apart from working hard, having the right technical skills, and always achieving all your work goals, there are other ways you can impress your boss. The ability to impress your boss is a major determining factor in your success, as well as your happiness and productivity at work. There are certain principles that are universally appreciated by bosses regardless of the job scope and market. Click through for more PAs career advice. Here is a list of proven ways to Wow your boss Be Proactive: Be Willing To Learn When you first join an organization chances are that your boss will only ...

Apr 25, 2014 | 3 Comments

Apr 3, 2014

Top 20 Tips to Achieve Your Career Goals

We spend so much time and energy at work, that it would be a waste if we didn’t at least make the effort to set out achieving career goals. You must take complete control over every part of your life and create your own future. You must leave nothing to chance. Luck or hard work? When some people achieve great success faster than others, they are immediately accused of having “good luck” and rarely get credit for their hard work. When people make a mess of their lives, largely due to their own shortcomings, it’s often dismissed as “bad luck.” ...

Apr 3, 2014 | 3 Comments

Feb 17, 2014

Get Noticed at Work

There is a need to show to your colleagues and seniors about your skills and the reason why you exist in the company – whether it’s a large organization or small. You need to enhance your visibility to get more responsibility and recognition. Getting noticed at work – in a good way – is usually key to getting promoted. And while that’s not news to anybody, surprisingly, few of us really know what it takes to stand out from the pack. Here 10 great tips that you can put to practice right away and BOOST your confidence at work. ...

Feb 17, 2014 | 2 Comments

Dec 10, 2013

Tips for Effective Delegation

Delegation is a key tool in the effective management of people, time and resources. Here are a few key elements of any delegation. Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills Determine what you will delegate.    You decide which task(s) you want to delegate. Keep in mind that delegating is different from simply assigning someone a task that is already a part of the normal job requirements. When you delegate, you give someone else one of your job tasks; but you maintain control and responsibility. Select the person to whom to delegate the responsibility, taking time ...

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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

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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