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May 9, 2014

Business Travel Etiquette Tips

The impressions you make as a visiting business can be the deciding factor in whether or not the business relationship will thrive. A few simple etiquette tips can help make your business trip not only easier, but also more effective. When you go abroad you’re going to experience new cultures, people, food, music and probably a new language. All of the newness combined with the lack of things and people that you are familiar with might cause you to have some anxiety. This type of anxiety is called cultural shock. Expect to experience some degree of cultural shock. Click ...

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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 25, 2014

How to Improve your Work Day Mornings

Are you a Night owl as me? No problem. Getting up early has so many benefits! You’ll be able to fit more into your day than you ever imagined possible and being up that early is gratifying and beautiful. Here are some ways to improve Monday morning Blues so getting up early can be made easier for you, especially if you are not naturally a morning person. See here for more on a healthy work life balance. Slash an Hour From Your Day If you want to wake up earlier, trim down those evening obligations. We typically overestimate ...

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Apr 22, 2014

11 Skills And Abilities That Define a Good Administrative Assistant

Administrative Professionals Week (April 20-26) is a great opportunity for organisations to recognize their admins for all of the effort they put into keeping operations running smoothly. An Administrative Assistant plays a very important role within an organisation, they’re the “go-to” person to solve problems, answer questions and get things done. Their job involves a variety of diverse responsibilities that keep them on their toes at all times. The position can often be very detail oriented and require managing many job duties simultaneously, especially if they are an assistant to more than one person. Being an administrative assistant is a unique position and it ...

Apr 22, 2014 | 8 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

Apr 1, 2014

Best Curriculum Vitae Trends for 2014

‪The new reality in executive job hunting demands not only a powerful marketing package for your skills, but also a keen awareness of social media, Applicant tracking system (ATS) recruiter preferences, and cutting-edge personal branding. Take stock of these CV trends destined to affect how your executive CV is perceived in 2014. 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. Here are some key updates for your CV and covering letter Shorter, More Potent Documents. While most executive CVs require at least ...

Apr 1, 2014 | 6 Comments

Mar 20, 2014

Using Social Networking Sites to Boost your Job Search

Social media has broken down many communication barriers and allows you to connect with people you might not know on a personal level but have shared interests with, which can be useful in finding your next job. By carefully managing your online brand, you can create job opportunities for yourself. Click here if you need some Personal Assistant CV/PA CV advice. Start making the most of your online networks by following our steps. Make yourself visible Gone are the days of sifting through the papers to find a job. Today’s graduates need to be savvy to compete ...

Mar 20, 2014 | 4 Comments

Mar 20, 2014

How to Delegate Effectively

How many times have you felt stressed out and overwhelmed because you have so much to accomplish before an event at your venue? Worse yet, you know you need help but you do not know how to delegate the tasks at hand. Click here for our guide on how to improve communication skills Derived from Latin, delegate means, “to send from.” When delegating you are sending the work “from” you “to” someone else. Effective delegation Skills will not only give you more time to work on your important opportunities but you will also help others on your team ...

Mar 20, 2014 | 1 Comment

Pitman Training in London and Manchester

Nationally recognised, flexible, career enhancing office skills courses. Pitman Training is the UK’s most prestigious office skills training organisation and offer diplomas, courses and tutor led seminars specifically designed to help people like you train for your dream career. We run four centres in Holborn, Notting Hill, Croydon and Manchester, and we also offer distance learning if you’d prefer to study from home. Pitman Training is the place to be if you want to train for a brand new career, earn a promotion, or if you just want to improve your skills to enhance your CV and future ...

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Mar 6, 2014

Ways to Find Inspiration

Inspiration is that state of mind where you feel highly stimulated to do something. Your senses are heightened, you feel invincible, full of energy and enthusiasm and you are completely dedicated to what you are doing. Making time for yourself allows you to focus your attention on who you are, what you love and what inspires you. So I’m challenging you to find (or make) time for yourself even if it’s 15 minutes before or after work and allow yourself to discover what inspires you. Click through to also Find out how to improve concentration. Below a list ...

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