Itโs been another busy week at PA Life HQ; we attended last Fridayโs London PA Awards to help celebrate those PAs who were recognised for their hard work, then we stopped in to the launch of Dickieโs Bar at Corriganโs Mayfair, followed by our own networking event at the new Ivy City Garden โ a truly beautiful restaurant located just around the corner from Liverpool Street station. Today weโve travelled to Celtic Manor Resort for the official ground breaking ceremony of the International Convention Centre Wales, which is set to be the biggest venue of its kind in the South West when it opens in 2019. Weโll have more on that later, but now letโs find out what our most popular stories of the week are.
1.ย Worst LinkedIn mistakes revealed
LinkedIn is becoming a major factor in the recruiting process. Searching an applicantโs name online will usually lead to finding their LinkedIn profile topping of the page, so making sure your profile is up to scratch is vital.
2.ย Simple CV fixes every applicant needs to know
Finding a job in the summer months can be tough, and making sure your CV is up to date and relevant is vital when against so much competition.
3.ย Air-con wars raise the temperature in offices
A report we at PA Life Towers can totally relate to โ nearly half of office workers claim that the office temperature is what causes the most frustration and differences of opinion in the workplace.
4.ย What the general election result means for PAs
Freelance, temporary and virtual assistants could be put at risk following the results of the UK General Election, according to a recruitment specialist.
5.ย Former firefighter helps teams overcome conflict
A former firefighter from Bath is helping douse the flames of conflict in the workplace and create more productive teams. Mark Fanning, who heads ACF Teambuilding and Events, said teamwork was vital in the fire service, as lives depended on it.
6.ย PA Profile: Hannah Jepson
I have a rare opportunity to go to Facebookโs London office to interview Hannah Jepson, Executive Assistant and 2016 winner of PA of the Year at the London PA Awards. Arriving at the Euston campus, Hannahโs welcoming smile immediately tells me this is going to be a great morning and we get down to the nitty gritty of her career.
7.ย How travelling can boost your employability
Travelling could be the secret to solving your job worries, according to a new report. CV Library has revealed how you could improve your attractiveness to recruiters by taking the time to explore, with statistics showing that 86% of employers believe that travelling increases your chances of securing an interview.
8.ย Youโre invited to the next STH Live Business Breakfast
Join STH Live for a Business Breakfast event on Wednesday, 28 June at the Andaz London Liverpool Street Hotel.
9.ย PA Life teams up with the Hippodrome for the London PA Summit
Londonโs Hippodrome Casino is partnering with PA Life to host the new London PA Summit. The one-day event will take place on 7 November and invites PAs, EAs and administrative assistants to make relevant connections with key industry venues and suppliers.
10.ย 3 ways to make networking fun
You know you need to make connections and build a strong network within and beyond your organisation, but does it have to feel like another task on your to-do list?
