Executive Personal Assistant

Jan 21, 2016

How To Get Promoted at Work

Have you ever wondered what your boss really thinks while greeting you in the elevator? You’re not alone! But to get to that answer, it is not advisable to go and ask him directly. The following tips can help you to read his thoughts and use the information to climb a few steps higher on the corporate ladder. Bosses will look at your profile Every time you post something on Facebook, ask yourself would you like that post to be seen by your boss. Be careful with the information you share on social networks. You would not like your ...

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Oct 14, 2015

How Spanish Translation Can Become a Door Opening Skill for PAs

Personal assistants exist in a unique position of authority, working closely with senior team members and directors, while taking control and responsibility of numerous tasks. Beyond administrative duties, the workload of a PA can require a host of organisational and practical skills. But even with this abundance of skills, a personal assistant can still become more skilled. Certain abilities and qualifications will open doors to more niche and better paid PA roles. One way of accessing new employment opportunities is to become proficient in a foreign language. According to translation service company London Translations, Spanish is currently the second most ...

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Oct 14, 2015

How to Organise the Perfect Office Christmas Party on a Budget

Budgets and Christmas parties don’t naturally go hand in hand, but for smaller companies finding the balance between staff appreciation and expenses is a fine one. A Christmas party is an important event for team bonding and boosting staff morale. This means that whatever you provide it needs to be memorable for the right reasons. Here are a few tips to organising the perfect office party on a budget: Music: hiring a band VS an iPod playlist For bigger companies, or ones who can afford to hire a band to make the night extra special, there are numerous ...

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Sep 28, 2015

15 Time-Saving Tips and Shortcuts in Word, Excel and Outlook

15 time-saving tips and shortcuts in Word, Excel and Outlook The only thing we all can agree on is that we do not have enough time to achieve everything. The best way to find that missing time is to save time. Improving your skills in common software tools such as Excel, Word and Outlook can be a great way to start saving a few minutes here and there. Because these software tools are most commonly used on a daily basis, we have decided to give you a list of 15 useful tips and shortcuts that will save you time. ...

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Aug 12, 2015

10 Tips for being a Better Executive Assistant

Executive assistant is an established professional with operational and managerial skills. The executive assistant is a role for people with excellent communication skills, advanced computer literacy and the ability to learn new technologies very quickly. Usually, executive assistants work closely with CEOs and senior executives and because of their accountability and proximity to key employees, they are often considered as key elements of the organisation. Answer as soon as possible. This means that you should answer your e-mails, calls, requests right away even if it means that you will only confirm receipt and decide later on. If someone asks ...

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Jul 17, 2015

10 Habits of Punctual People

We all know a person or two who are simply always on time. How do they do it? How early do they get up? If you are always late and want to make some changes, do not worry. You are in the right place. And just in time as we are about to start. No procrastinating Punctual people simply show on time and they do not consider troublesome if they have to wait a little. They know that they will be under stress if they are late so they never procrastinate to remove that stress completely. They are ...

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Jun 29, 2015

10 Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your inbox Organised

You know the feeling of frustration when your inbox gets cluttered and you can´t find a thing. If you receive hundreds of e-mails each week, you know how easy your inbox can get messy and how difficult it can be to make it organised again. Here are 10 steps on how to keep your inbox clean and organised: Delete. Delete. Whenever you see an e-mail from an unknown sender, look at the Subject line. If you see unknown and funny characters with no sense at all, the e-mail is spam and you should delete it immediately. Use ...

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Dec 17, 2014

Prepare for The New Year: How to Resign, Plan Job Search and Know Your Value.

After the festive period, employees tend to take new resolutions which often involve changing job. Here are a few tips on how to resign in a calm, calculated and diplomatic manner. Be clear about why you’re leaving What you need to focus on is being clear about why you’re leaving. If your employers are surprised, angry or emotional, don’t panic; calmly and logically explain your reasons. Be positive As a PA or EA, you know the importance of maintaining good relationships with everyone you meet, and especially everyone you work for. So, when you resign, emphasise the things ...

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Nov 24, 2014

It’s Time to Prepare for Christmas

And we don’t just mean buying presents! As a PA, there’s a lot to think about it in this busy period. So, here are a few helpful tips on handling Christmas parties and holiday handovers. Holiday handovers A relaxing Christmas break can easily be spoiled if you fail to get your holiday handover concluded smoothly, so consider the following: Start the handover early – there’s always a hitch or two, and starting early avoids any last minute panic Be realistic – don’t work yourself into the ground trying to fit everything in before you finish Write clear instructions – ...

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Nov 24, 2014

7 Apps to Increase Your Productivity In The Office

Today’s range of smartphones are immensely powerful. There are millions of apps at our finger tips, but which ones will work for you? Atech Support, the UK’s number one IT support company, has found 7 apps that will boost your productivity in the office. From to-do lists, task automation and text editors for those quick Word document edits – this list is full of exciting apps that will certainly assist you in your day-to day activities. Microsoft Office Mobile (iOS and Android) Did you know that you can get the full Microsoft Office package free on ...

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