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Jul 11, 2014

8 Fabulous Apps to Help Manage Your Goals

How can PAs be more productive at work and in their personal lives? It probably comes down to planning, consistency and accountability, among other things. And guess what- there’s quite a few apps for that! There are lots of tools available on the web to remind you to do something, connect you with people who are doing the same thing, and help you look back on your progress to see how close you are to your goal. So what’s the key to creating a goal and actually sticking to it? Take a look at these apps to increase ...

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Jul 2, 2014

The Benefits of Networking for Your Career

Networking is about developing long-term relationships for mutual gain and creating a lasting impression with people so that they think of you positively when an opportunity arises. Why should you invest the time and energy to make your “net work”? There are hundreds of benefits, and here is a summary of my top 12. Main Benefits: Being active. Being active is a benefit of networking. Believe it or not, by just getting yourself out there and connecting to people you are moving your career forward. By going to a networking party or group, you are taking the first ...

Jul 2, 2014 | 3 Comments

Jun 23, 2014

12 Ways to Get People to Answer Your E-mails.

We all get a lot of email. If you want someone to respond quickly, don’t write a note that requires more than a few seconds to read. Yet some simple techniques can help massively improve your ability to get people to take action on your important emails. And they will appreciate it, too. Common reasons why people don’t reply email. Waiting on someone else to get more information and then reply. Too busy to reply. Forgetting to reply the mail. Deleted the email accidentally in their mobile. Can’t be bothered to reply. The mail you sent went to their junk email ...

Jun 23, 2014 | 11 Comments

Jun 12, 2014

11 Simple Tips to Stay Healthy at the Office

Do you ever feel too tired to exercise after a long day at work? Do you end up craving sweets and junk food after a stressful day? Are you frustrated by feeling as though you simply can’t stay healthy and fit because you sit at a desk too much? Sitting too much, even if you are active outside of work hours, has been linked to increased health problems. See here for more on a healthy work life balance. Consider these 11 tips for staying healthy at work. Eat Breakfast! If you are hungry, you are much more likely ...

Jun 12, 2014 | 1 Comment

Jun 6, 2014

Off the Beaten (but beautifully clean) Track

Historically, Singapore has been a hub for visitors passing through it’s airport on the way to Australia, Indonesia or other south east Asian destinations. It is also home to some of the world’s most impressive shopping malls and is well known for it’s largely consumerist society filled with savvy shoppers and bloated expats. However, over the last few years the quirkiness so apparent in other cities is becoming prevalent (and hugely popular) in Singapore. The iconic Portobello Road and Camden markets of London and the street food style restaurants of Brooklyn, are exploding with gusto and incredible success on the ...

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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 29, 2014

Take Control of Your eMails Now

This is one area that tops the list of time-killers for many small business owners. Because email is an ongoing form of communication, and we don’t have complete control over the incoming flow, we need to work on improving our productivity in how we receive, organize, reply to and even think about email. The tips below will help you create a system for managing your email in a way that supports productivity instead of eating away at it. Here’s some effective email management tips that will save you time so you can focus on higher priority tasks. See here for ...

May 29, 2014 | 1 Comment

May 28, 2014

15 Ways to Tell When Someone is Lying at work

Today’s issue is a bit different: it’s about how to tell if someone is lying to you. Who hasn’t heard the old saying “Liars never look you in the eye”? Developing the ability to read the body language and identify lies can help you better navigate situations of dishonesty. Remember: these signs don’t indicate someone is lying, just that they are more likely to be lying. See here for more on PAs career advice. Face-to-Face Meetings A fake smile. It’s hard for liars to give a real smile while seeking to deceive. (Real smiles crinkle the corners ...

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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 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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