After being exposed to the role of an assistant over a year ago, Claire Hunter, PA at recruitment company Bain and Gray, hasn’t looked back since. Jade Burke finds out why she took the plunge to move to London from Australia and why she feels work experience is so vital to kick-start a career The […]

There are some common mistakes people make on their CV. Here, Kushal Karki from Inspiring Interns, lays out ten simple steps candidates can make to ensure they stand out from the competition 1. Write a punchy personal statement Personal statements (the summary at the top of your CV) should be short, concise and punchy. It […]

Those who stopped by our stand at International Confex 2018 would have got the chance to enter a competition to win two tickets to Royal Ascot. The prize, to attend the Villiers Vlub on June 23, has been awarded to Sophie Christopher, from Old Mutual Wealth. “At Ascot we want to continue working with PAs […]

Executive recruiter, Bain and Gray has unveiled its members-only loyalty scheme known as The Card. Available exclusively to candidates commanding a salary of over £30,000 per annum, The Card will offer members priority bookings and offers with a variety of lifestyle brands, as well as a hand-picked selection of perks for both personal and business […]

Researchers have found a knowledge gap between millennials and over 55s, with the older generation said to more likely know how to wire a plug and the number of feet in yard compared to younger people. A study has found that overs 55s are less likely to use spell check and more likely to know […]

PA Life Club members will get the chance to visit the Montague Hotel, a Georgian townhouse located in Bloomsbury, London. Taking place this Thursday (May 17) from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, Corporate Traveller invites guests to enjoy some canapés, prosecco, wine and beer. Famous for al-fresco dining, the Montague also boasts an alpine themed Ski Lodge […]

Geneva has proven to be the most expensive city in Europe for business travellers, as London falls three places from last year. According to research by ECA International, on average the total cost of a standard business trip to Geneva is £554 a day, compared to £448 in London. “Swiss cities once again dominate the […]

The Vino Beano is set to host its third Thirsty Thursday event this week, where guests will be able to enjoy fine wine and fine art. Taking place April 19, #teamvb will welcome attendees to the galleries of the Royal Society of Sculptors, including some sculptures by Bill Pye and First@108 Award winner Rupert Norfolk. […]

Julia Charles-Wiginton, director of Julia Charles Event Management, will be speaking at the CHS show in Leeds next week, where she will share all on how she got the Dragons to invest in her business 2008 seems such a long time ago now; so much has changed in my life since the fateful day I […]

As April marks National Stress Awareness Month, Workfront has put together five tips to reduce work related stress in employees. According to new research by Workfront, an enterprise work management solution, four out of five office workers admit to feeling burnt out, while 73 per cent expect their stress levels at work to increase in […]

Richard Smith, business development manager at Simplexity Travel, reveals how the company can take the stress out of booking corporate travel and why they prefer to work directly with PAs How was 2017 for Simplexity Travel? What are your plans for the business this year? 2017 was a great year for Simplexity Travel, but not […]

PA Life Club members will be able to tuck into some authentic Caribbean dishes next week at the Sandals Luxury Travel Store in London. Kicking off at 6.30pm on April 19, Club members will be able to enjoy a chick pea, spinach and sweet potato curry with rice, brown stew chicken with rice and peas […]

The Agendo Organisation and Royal Borough of Windsor are set to take another group of PAs to visit the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Kicking off Friday, April 27, guests will arrive at the Foxhills Hotel in Surrey at 5.30pm where they will enjoy a tour of the grounds, some pre-dinner drinks and a […]

As we continue to keep you informed on what’s happening in the events world and keep up to date, don’t forget to check us out on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. 1. 28% of UK employees have been tempted to cheat with a colleague According to a new poll undertaken by Kit Out My Office, 12 per cent of those who […]

Would you cut up your boss’s meals before serving it to them? That’s what a new job advert is looking for in a personal assistant. The role, which has been advertised on Staff Heroes, is offering £75,000 to the successful candidate, who will boast at least 10 years’ experience and will ideally be ‘trained in […]

Those who stopped by our stand at the 2018 Business Travel Show, would have got the opportunity to enter a competition to win a luxury spa day for two at eforea spa. We’re pleased to announce that Claire Farrington from Global Hospitality Services has scooped the prize. Located within the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl […]

Annie Walton Doyle, from Inspiring Interns, shares her thoughts on what candidates should remove from their CV to land their dream job 1. A ‘career objective’ If you’re using your CV to apply for a job, it’s pretty obvious your immediate aim. And adding in some faraway goal is unlikely to make you seem ambitious […]

Keeping up employee morale in the workplace can help to improve how effective and productive employees are in their role. A survey of 1,024 UK workers by One4all Rewards revealed that 39 per cent would work harder if they were happy in their current place of work. The research proved that happiness goes a long […]