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5 Smart Organising Tips For Executive Assistants

Executive assistants provide high-level support to managers and business executives. EAs have more responsibilities compared with entry-level secretaries. Some of the essential tasks of an EA include: working independently to plan, coordinate and organize projects. They supervise, mentor and develop administrative staff, and often have an assistant of their own. To become successful at the job, an EA must have excellent organization and customer service skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels of management. She/He also must meet deadlines, pay attention to details and maintain a professional appearance at all times. Prioritise/Time Management ...

Jun 5, 2013 | Comments Off

Executive Assistant Interview Questions

This is a great article we’ve found about the most frequently asked interview questions for an Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant interview for C-level executives. Some of these are obvious, but it’s really good to have a refresher and they could be really useful. Tell me about yourself. A great chance to sell yourself. Plan well, be precise and practice in front of anyone you can find. Try to touch upon a little bit of your personal self, this will give the interviewer a good insight into your personality. What are your current duties as an Administrative/Executive Assistant? ...

Jun 4, 2013 | 13 Comments

May 29, 2013

This Week’s New Cinema Release – “Populaire” a Chic and Enchanting French Film

Set in 1950s France, Populaire tells the story of Rose Pamphyle (François), a young country girl who dreams of escaping the confines of her small village. Who is employed for a job as a secretary at an insurance firm by the dashing bachelor – and failed sportsman – Louis Echard (Romain Duris). On seeing how quickly she types he enters her into a local typing competition and Pamphyle proves she is a THE typist, capable of winning the country’s typing contests. Populaire arrives in cinemas on 31 May. In a recent interview by the Telegraph Newspaper, Déborah François said: ‘I trained ...

May 29, 2013 | Comments Off

Car hire tips: Remember some key car hire facts to avoid costly mistakes

Making sure the right boxes are ticked through the car hire process will not just protect you and your boss from hidden costs, but could also save money while ensuring a stress free trip. The top tips derive from the most common mistakes made by hirers through major agencies. Excess Insurance All car hire companies offer excess insurance policies at collection, but these are often more expensive than when booking in advance with a third party. Collision damage waiver cover can be obtained easily online prior to a trip and in many cases will save you money before you ...

Apr 16, 2013 | Comments Off

Apr 3, 2013

Eight ideas to help you to be more productive

We share eight easy reminders of ways to make sure your day is more productive, to help you get the most from your day. To-do lists – we all know how essential a to-do list is to an effective day, so make the next day’s list before you leave the office with each item rated based on its importance. This not only helps you focus quickly in the morning and increases the productiveness of your day, it also allows you to leave work at work. Make notes – pen and paper, smart phone, tablet, whichever suits you; ...

Apr 3, 2013 | Comments Off

Five Networking Tips to Get Results

We all know that good networking is essential to job search and career success. Whatever level of networking skills you have, these networking tips will either help you get started or serve as a good reminder. So try using these five simple tips at any event to refresh your networking skills and get great results! Be focused – know exactly what you would like to get out of a networking event. “I want to build more contacts” or “I hope to find some good leads to job opportunities” are good intentions but TOO VAGUE. If you only have ...

Mar 28, 2013 | 4 Comments