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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

300+ applications. One role. What makes you different?

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Three hundred applications for one Executive Assistant role. A few years ago, that would have seemed extraordinary, but today it’s becoming increasingly common. Sarah Howson and Marianne Whitlock, Directors at Strategic PA Recruitment, discuss what makes your application stand out… As former Executive Assistants turned specialist business support recruiters, we personally review every application we […]

Parkinson’s Law: Why less time can make you more productive

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“In the fast-paced, and often unpredictable role of an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant multiple priorities are competing for your attention. It’s easy for certain tasks to slip quietly to the bottom of your to-do list” says Lindsay Taylor, Co-Founder & Director at Your Excellency Ltd. As Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants, we’re experts at […]

How food and drink can elevate luxury events 

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At Word on the Street, we believe food and drink should never be an afterthought. In fact, we’ll say it outright – we dislike “event food” as it’s traditionally known. EAs and PAs are often in charge of  organising catering, working closely with venues and chefs to create menus for events. Here are great take-aways […]

One year in: Canvas Events’ venue concierge service goes from taking its baby steps, to a confident strut into Christmas

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Canvas Events’ venue concierge service celebrates its first year – and in good time to help EAs, PAs and other event organisers and bookers secure the best venues for their company’s Christmas Party… Matchmaker PRO has evolved from a free venue-finding pilot to a service trusted with high-impact events for major brands across London and […]