Turbo-charge your career The world of social media can be tricky to traverse, and as more and more people get connected, it’s only natural for more problems to arise. When it comes to presentation online while job hunting, a simple slip-up could permanently damage your employability. “If you are struggling to get a foot on the career ladder or wondering…
read moreBased in London’s Canary Wharf, no day is ever the same for Elizabeth Mendes Da Silva, PA and project management for mobile payments at Barclays. Jade Burke finds out how winning a WATC Rising Star Award earlier this year has inspired her to launch her own business with her son, and now plans to offer more mentoring to women in…
read moreFinalists in the PA category of Pitman Training’s SuperAchievers awards have been announced, after hundreds of nominations from across the globe were submitted to the business superbrand now celebrating its 180th year in business, marking this milestone with the opportunity to give back to the PA industry – a field Pitman has assisted in transforming over the years. The three…
read moreTrainline has launched business profiles in its app for the first time as part of its ongoing drive to make train travel easier for business travellers. The new business profile feature will allow train travellers to separate business and leisure travel accounts with one tap. By creating a business profile in the app, business travellers can bill trips to a corporate…
read morePA Life Editor Amelia Walker hosted an informative panel discussion at the last PA Life Training Day to find out how PAs can prepare to take the next step in their career. Participants gave some excellent tips and talked about their experience to help attendees in their job search. The panel included both established PAs and industry experts, including Steve…
read moreDespite three quarters (77 per cent) of young people (aged 14-25) being aware that potential employers are checking social media profiles before hiring them, a quarter (24 per cent) still have no privacy settings in place and further one in ten (11 per cent) are unsure if they are protected or not. This lack of awareness could harm their employment…
read moreA survey has revealed the least popular tasks dealt with by virtual PAs, outsourced from the SMEs for whom they work. According to the virtual PAs of small business owners, the most unpopular tasks are processing expenses and chasing payments, says Time Etc, a virtual PA company based in England and overseas PAs were able to vote on which five…
read moreAs Assistants, versatility, awareness, and adaptability are key attributes that produce valuable insights in this period of change with technology and new ways of working. Jodie Mears, FInstAM, C-Suite Strategic Executive Assistant and a Co-host of The Crodie Files Podcast for all Administrative Professionals, shares invaluable advice on how to move forward in your Assistant career. While some Assistants may…
read moreIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many professionals found themselves at a crossroads in their careers. One individual who seized this opportunity for change is former law firm employee Emilie Ashwood, who transformed her knack for supporting overwhelmed colleagues into a successful virtual assistant business. And that’s not all – she has already won the National “VA of the…
read moreI’m excited to be able to tell you about my first issue as the Editor of PA Life. It’s great to be here, working with a fantastic team, making sure we bring you, our readers, stories that are interesting, inspiring and helpful for your work as Professional Assistants. PA Life Club & PA Profiles I’ve had the pleasure of meeting…
read moreA digital event brochure is a modern version of the traditional printed brochure. It’s a platform for presenting event details, conveniently accessible and shareable online. It offers an interactive alternative to printed brochures, driving better engagement and yielding superior outcomes… Here’s how to create an effective digital event brochure 1. Understand your goals and audience The first step to…
read moreOver 156,000 jobs were lost in the UK compared to the previous three-month period, marking the largest drop since last August. As firms continue to shed workers, unemployment figures climb to 4.2% – the highest since summer 2023. These are difficult times for many as both unemployment and job scams are on the rise, with scammers dangling their bait in…
read moreDiversity and inclusion in all areas of life is a positive, and business is no exception. But the higher in the corporate hierarchy you look less diverse the picture. Diversity in boardrooms isn’t a PR exercise, it’s a known fact that diverse boards make good business sense. However, there has been a worrying decline in ethnically diverse candidates lately. The…
read moreBusiness Direct is powered by South Western Railway but that doesn’t mean you are limited to travelling on just SWR, with Business Direct you can book your business travel anywhere in England, Scotland and Wales rail network. And it’s free. We understand that when it comes to booking rail tickets within the corporate machine, the easier, the better and Business…
read moreAs the year nears the end and the increasingly popular dry January gets nearer, we feel some inspiration is needed to help you stick to your resolution of an alcohol free month. And it doesn’t have to be boring either! We can still meet up with friends over food and drinks, even better when you know where to enjoy delicious…
read moreThe Meetings Show are searching to find and celebrate emerging talent within the business meetings and events industry, as it opens applications and the search begins for Tomorrow’s Talent to its 2024 programme. The final day for applications is on January 26th. The initiative, run in partnership with M&IT, is designed to champion up-and-coming meeting and event planners. This helps…
read moreA Personal Assistant plays a vital role in the smooth operations of an organisation. A PA has many responsibilities ranging from managing administrative tasks, scheduling appointments, organising meetings and events, and communicating with clients and stakeholders. To stand out as a PA, you need to possess certain skills and qualities, and to excel in your duties. Natalie Richardson, an Executive…
read moreA gap on your CV would often be viewed as a negative for a candidate keen to make themselves stand out from the crowd in the ever-competitive job market – as a result, people would have been previously reluctant to take a career break, or a sabbatical. No longer. One person’s career break is another person’s ‘grown-up gap year’ and,…
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