Top 24 Interview Questions and 13 Tips for PAs

Tell me more about yourself? Can you tell me about your current/last job? Why do you want to leave your current job? What has been your greatest achievement in your working history? Why do you want to work here? Are you willing to travel for this job? Are you willing to relocate for this job? Our requirement is for someone who can multi task and wear many hats. Does this sound like something you are interested in? Describe a time you were working on a project, and your colleagues did not agree with you, how did you solve this and ...

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Tips to Feng Shui your Office

It’s really not surprising that Donald Trump, SONY, DISNEY and other multi-million dollar corporations follow the advice of Feng Shui consultants. After all… the ancient Chinese science of Feng Shui has a 5,000 year history of increasing prosperity and improving health & relationships for those who used it correctly. The whole concept of Feng Shui has been established in order to promote better understanding, balance and equilibrium in one’s life. Feng Shui can bring about good Chi or positive energy into one’s life, even in an official setting. It can help people establish a better relation with one another in the ...

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How to Become a Virtual Assistant

Are you tired of working under the supervision of others and want to be your own boss now? Well, if you have already given up working for others and have plans to start your own business then it is best to read this article with some of the best tips on how to become a VA. What is a Virtual Assistant? A Virtual Assistant provides a range of administrative support services remotely over the Internet, to a range of clients, from a fully equipped home-office. Many work entirely from home, which others travel frequently and even occasionally work in their clients’ ...

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Correct Office Posture

How you use your computer can be a major cause of back, neck, and shoulder pain. Here are some simple tips on how to help prevent injuries when using your computer.         If your plagued by headaches, back or neck pain or a sore wrist at the end of a work day, you posture may be to blame.     Limit continuous computer use and take a break every 30 minutes to do some neck, wrist, and shoulder stretches. Focus on a distant point to give your eyes a break. Get up and walk around every hour. Change ...

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13 Steps for Effective Problem Solving in the Workplace

    So, what is conflict, what causes it and how do we best deal with it? What is workplace conflict? Is a sharp disagreement or opposition of interests or ideas. When people work together, conflict is a part of ‘doing business’. Conflict usually leads to lowered morale, an increase in absenteeism and decreased productivity. It has been estimated that managers spend almost 25 percent of their time resolving workplace conflicts – resulting in a decrease in focus and thus lowered work performance.   What creates conflict in the workplace? Some of the primary causes are:   Poor Communication: different ...

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How to Update Your Work Wardrobe on a Budget

Find out how to save on your favourite everyday looks with these budget style tips.    Focus on Staples First
 Before spending money on anything else, make sure you have staple work pieces in your wardrobe and select a few pieces that will work with what you already own.    De-Clutter and Organise
 By cleaning and organising your wardrobe you can easily determine the items you really need to buy for yourself. Categorize your clothes into dresses, blouses, jackets, skirts, pants, etc. to find out which types of clothing you need more. Keep casual and workout clothes separate. It is ...

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12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Relationship With Your Boss

  Having the support of your boss is important to your job and your career, so it’s worth it to try and improve or develop a relationship with your supervisor. Keep reading for some simple strategies to improve your relationship with your boss!    Go the extra mile. The next time you’re on the job performing your job tasks, why not go the extra mile? Remember that your job description outlines the basic tasks and duties required to maintain employment. Occasionally going above and beyond the call of duty can really help others out and help you stand out in a positive ...

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How to Throw a Summer Office Party

  Company summer parties give the employees an opportunity to relax and have fun with the other co-workers  and your boss has finally realized that a summer office party is a great way to boost morale and camaraderie and you have been chosen to organize it. Never organized an office party before? Don’t worry, unlike winter office parties, the summertime is full of activities and venues to choose from. We have some great tips on how to make it a party that will make summer last a litte bit longer.    Budget Confirm with your boss the budget, the scale of the ...

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Best Apps for Travel & They’re Free!

It would be impossible to list all of the great apps that are out that make travel better and easier, but here are some of the top ones:       TripIt easily turns flights, hotel, and car reservations into a simple itinerary. Additionally, the app allows you to get flight status, driving directions, and more.   SeatGuru gives you detailed airline seat analysis, comments about seats which have limited recline (yes!), less legroom, bad windows, etc.   GateGuru Stuck at the airport? GateGuru app has information and maps for gate locations, food vendors, stores, ATM’s, places to plug in, airline ...

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Business Travel Tips for Smart Women

Here are some practical tips to make business travel run more smoothly      Sleep smart. Dark circles under your eyes aren’t good for business. Many road warriors know that you can only use a certain amount of concealer to cover bags under your eyes to mask jetlag or poor sleep nights. Carry eye masks and earplugs.    Get elite status. Nothing beats having being an elite member of an airline insofar as travel goes as the perks are just great: Faster lines, free upgrades, first class upgrades, the ability to use their lounge in the airport, etc. how do you get that ...

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