Recruitment site SecsintheCity has announced the winners of its 2013 awards. Sherri Eckworth at Tullo Marshall Warren won the top honour of PA of the Year (pictured). The site launched the PA of the Year Awards in 2012 to recognise the hard work and professionalism of PAs and to acknowledge their contribution to the organisations […]

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INFORMATION BOOK SPONSORS 1st May 2014 Emirates Stadium, London Four brand new training courses for every PA, Secretary and EA who wants to improve their career prospects. Full of practical, hands on information, packed into convenient half day courses. All four courses are led by some of the UK’s top trainers, presenters and experts. Don’t […]

Full Information This training course will equip you with tools and techniques to enable to you to build and maintain confidence to deal with all situations and with different types of management styles. It will enable you to understand yourself better and how to influence others using verbal and non-verbal language. You will be given […]

Full Information The course will provide attendees with an insight into the mechanisms behind managing a successful event. From planning to implementation we will understand how to professionally channel the motivation and objectives behind an event into effective results Strategy and pre-event planning: Meetings strategy Return on investment Budgeting and financial planning Meeting architecture Hybrid […]

Full Information This course will reveal how to best work with your individual habits and working style, as well as give you a structure to your work day that supports you and ensures you get the important things done. Most importantly you’ll have a system in place for daily maintenance. By the end of the […]

Full Information Where is your career heading, and how can you push yourself further to be what you want to be? What can YOU do to put yourself forward in the best light if you are re-applying for your current job, or applying for a new one? What training would give ‘added value’ to you […]

Having a great CV is not enough on its own – to get called in for an interview these days, it must be accompanied by an attention-grabbing cover letter. These two documents work hand in hand and you will fail to elicit the desired response from an employer if only one of them is any […]

INFORMATION BOOK SPONSORS How to book PA Life Courses You can book for a full day and choose two courses at a cost of £175+VAT, or attend one course for half a day for just £90+VAT each. Full day attendance (£175+VAT) Including: Two training courses Course materials Morning and afternoon refreshment breaks Networking lunch Half […]

You can’t put a price on experience, but a celebrity PA can apply her knowledge to help other PAs deal with their own bosses in all different industry sectors. Nicole Holgate finds out how. PA Access All Areas launched in 2012, delivering training to assistants at all stages of their careers. Using their combined 25 years’ […]

Family-friendly is a buzzword that gets bandied around thousands of offices across the UK and is fast becoming a key attribute for many PAs looking for a new role. But what does it really mean? And how can PAs encourage their management to sit up, take note and introduce some practices that will help improve […]

Own up to your mistakes, keep your boss’s private information confidential and never stop learning – these are just some of the pointers you should keep in mind if you’re aiming to hone your PA skills and seriously impress your exec. According to business etiquette expert Diane Gottsman, making an excuse instead of having the […]

Stuck for festive ideas, or looking for a change from last year’s office party disaster? PA Life presents its own 12 Days of Christmas list to help you prepare for the joyous season of gifting and celebrating. Alexander & JamesAside from a selection of the finest spirits from Tanqueray 10 to limited edition single malt […]

Have you ever thought of setting up a PA network? it may not be easy, but it’s certainly worthwhile. Marion Lowrence offers some expert advice on how to go about it. You need to be focused and have a plan. It helps to write down what you want from the network and to think about how you […]

Donna Coulling, (pictured) PA to Helena Bonham Carter and Rachel Weisz, may have started out wanting to be an actress, but she now knows a thing or two about what it takes to become a celebrity PA. Donna gave visitors a look into how she got where she is and how others can follow in […]

The workplace can be filled with tricky social and corporate decisions. Here, Sue France tells you how to resolve difficult situations with tact. When you enter into any conflict situation, you have to know what outcome you want; it is not about blame, but instead finding a solution and looking to the future. At all times you […]

Whether you’re buying for clients, colleagues, friends, or family, Laithwaite’s Wine has put together its finest selection of festive gifts. From single bottles to luxury hampers and gift sets, you’ll find something for everyone – and prices start from just £14.99. Each gift is beautifully packaged and, with options including a personalised message or guaranteed […]