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Dec 10, 2013

Essentials for a Happy and Fulfilling Career

A career is something that you create, rather than a pre-existing role that you step into. Finding a fulfilling career can be one of life’s most important tasks..Some of the benefits can be the feeling that you are not really working, you have more energy, you feel that your time is well spent and that you are contributing to society and your personal development.This can also benefit family and friends who spend time with you. Click here for our guide on how to stay positive through tough times. So how do find out what will make you fulfilled ? ...

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Dec 10, 2013

Best Apps for Organizing and Planning

Thanks to online tools and mobile apps, it has never been easier to organise all aspects of your business life. Here are some of the business apps that can help. 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. Apps for your to do lists ReQall An easy-to-use organiser with to-do lists, voice input, reminder alerts and automatic filing of notes, using keywords. It also converts voice into text and stores it. For Blackberry, iPhone, Android (beta) Organise your finances ...

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Nov 15, 2013

Gift Giving Guideline for The Office

Gift-giving occasions are endless – and endlessly challenging. We don’t want them to be too lavish – or too inexpensive. We don’t want to buy something too personal, and definitely not something impersonal. Should you give all your co-workers a present? What do you do when the boss gives you a present? What is an appropriate gift for a colleague and for the boss? Do you need to reciprocate when a co-worker or boss gives you a present? When and how should you present your gifts to co-workers and bosses? Click through for advice on how to negotiate salary. ...

Nov 15, 2013 | 2 Comments

Nov 13, 2013

14 Top Tips for Corporate Gift Giving this Christmas

There are a few guidelines you can follow for help in deciding if you will be giving a gift and what to give. The tips below will help you in choosing appropriate gifts in business for anyone from clients, associates, coworkers and for your boss. Check Out> Gift Giving Guideline for The Office Click through for advice on how to negotiate salary. Why Give a Corporate Gift? To promote good will within your company To strengthen relationships To demonstrate gratitude to special Build and maintain business relationships Show appreciation As an incentive to encourage or motivate ...

Nov 13, 2013 | 1 Comment

Nov 10, 2013

Appointment Setting Effectively

Recently one PA contacted me and requested if I could write any tips about Appointment setting. So I did a research and found some basic general tips, I hope it helps! Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills Appointment setting is simply calling as many people as possible, qualifying them as a prospective customer, and asking them to set an appointment with a salesperson or representative. Professionals and businessmen do not want to waste time or money meeting people who have no intention of buying their product or service. These businesses rely on appointment setters to make sure ...

Nov 10, 2013 | 3 Comments

Nov 8, 2013

14 Ways to Cultivate Good Karma in your Workplace – Life

The word ‘karma’ is derived from the Sanskrit Kri, meaning ‘to do’. However, in the yogic context karma means not only action, but also the result of an action. Karma is defined as the force generated by a person’s actions, habits, and behaviours. It is not based on something intangible or uncontrollable. Karma exists day to day and, for all of us who spend most of our days working. Creating good karma is not about being religious. One need not even be a Buddhist or belong to any religious faith to create good karma. What you do need is to develop ...

Nov 8, 2013 | 1 Comment

Oct 30, 2013

Apple’s iPad Air  The World’s Thinnest, Lightest Tablet.

Apple’s new iPad Air – everything you need to know. During last week’s Apple announced at a special event in San Francisco on October 22 the new iPad Air. The new tablet is lighter and thinner than the previous generation. It weighs only one pound and improved internals. It features the same 64-bit A7 processor , the same chip as iPhone 5s making it run an amazing 72 times faster than the original iPad. support for MIMO Wi-Fi, improved FaceTime camera and is just 7.5mm thick. *The iPad mini with retina display went on sale on November 1st. But should ...

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Oct 27, 2013

Dress for Success – How to Dress for Interviews

Appearance and what you wear to an interview is a big part of the job search process. A significant part of any hiring decision is based on nonverbal elements in the interview — your handshake, eye contact, body language, posture, listening skills, clothing, grooming and accessories. However, If you’re reading this you are already off to a good start. Click here if you need some Personal Assistant CV/PA CV advice. According to a recent survey by careers website The Ladders, 37% of bosses say they have decided against hiring an applicant because of the way they dressed. (The ...

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Oct 18, 2013

Great Tools for Business Travellers

During the planning phase, and while in the midst of taking time off, you can rely on a number of excellent apps, websites, and services that can help put your mind at ease about your holiday. Click through to find out how to improve concentration. Here are the 20 best travel apps and services. For more advice about organising your travel, see http://pa-prive.com/best-apps-for-travel-theyre-free/ Hotel Tonight This is an app that helps you find the best day-of deals on a hotel room in top cities around the world. It works by showing you hotels that are offering last-minute deals on ...

Oct 18, 2013 | 3 Comments

Oct 10, 2013

Manage Interruptions at Work

Time management is always challenging, and never more so that when you’re constantly being interrupted at work. First of all, accept that interruptions are a part of life. They are going to occur. When they do, it is important to not let yourself feel thrown off track. Click through to find out how to improve concentration. Allow time for interruptions within your daily schedule. Don’t schedule yourself so tightly that you have no room for the unexpected. Here are a few tips on how to deal with it. Click through to find out how to improve concentration. ...

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