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Team Leadership – Why It Matters for Executive Assistants
In my role as a Director, IQA and Assessor at Lewis College, I’ve had the privilege…
5 Positive Working Day Tips from Lewis College
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Medical Secretary: The Ultimate Guide
A Medical Secretary is one of the most vital members of any healthcare team. They keep…
EA Trends 2025: The Future of Executive Assistants
What are the top EA trends in 2025? In 2025, executive assistant trends focus on advanced…
Best EA Courses: How to Start Your Executive Assistant Career
If you’re wondering which course you should take to become an Executive Assistant (EA), you’re already…
Changing Your Career Following Redundancy
Changing your career following redundancy can open new doors, discover how flexible online training can help…
How to Study Online: A Beginner’s Guide
How to Study Online: A Beginner’s Guide Distance learning has emerged as a vital tool for…
Top 10 Reasons to Study at Lewis College for Your Professional Development
1. Comprehensive Range of Accredited Courses Lewis College offers a wide variety of accredited courses that…
Top 5 Benefits of Online Learning
Online learning started in the early 2000s, but it’s only in the last 10 years or…
Online Learning: Flexibility for Busy Lives
Are you struggling to find time to study amidst your busy schedule? Don't worry, online learning…
What Does an Executive Assistant Do?
Tyler Griffen is a leading recruitment agency known for its dedication to matching exceptional talent with…
Elevating Your Office Career: The Power of Accredited Diplomas
Enhancing Job Opportunities with Accredited Diplomas Accredited diplomas play a pivotal role in elevating your office…
Elevate Your Team in 2024: A Manager’s Guide to Post-Review Success
As we approach the end of another year, managers, particularly those involved in training, find themselves…
Year-End Performance Reviews – Crafting Your Career with Lewis College
As the year draws to a close, Personal Assistants and professionals across various administration and office-based…
Gain a Diploma Working Full Time
Trying to juggle working full-time while also studying a Diploma can feel overwhelming. With constant demands…
Flexible Diplomas Designed for Busy Mums
Juggling family life while trying to advance your career can feel impossible, that’s why we have…
Upskill Your Team Before Hiring New Staff
Rather than immediately looking to hire new staff, first, consider opportunities to upskill your team. Developing…
Boost Your Graduate Career with Lewis College
You’ve worked hard for your university degree. Congratulations! Now it’s time to boost your graduate career…
How to Become a PA in the UK
Have you ever dreamt of having an essential role in an executive team, managing critical operations…
The Convenient and Flexible Learning Experience at Lewis College
In today’s fast-paced world, online education has revolutionised the way we learn and acquire new skills.…
Difference Between an Executive Assistant and a Personal Assistant
Difference between an Executive Assistant and a Personal Assistant In the corporate world, efficiency and productivity…
Setting Boundaries: A Guide for PAs
Welcome, my fellow Personal Assistants. We are a unique group of professionals who often go above…
The Eisenhower Matrix: A Guide for PAs
As a personal assistant, your day-to-day work is full of tasks that require your attention, from…
Importance of Verbal Communication as an Executive Assistant
Verbal communication is a key skill that must be mastered to be a successful Executive Assistant.…
Clear and Concise Instruction: Tips and Examples
Have you ever enrolled in an online course, only to feel overwhelmed by the lack of…
Benefits of an Executive Assistant Diploma
Have you ever considered the benefits of an Executive Assistant Diploma? It’s a role that has…
Effective Email Management
As someone who constantly struggles to keep their inbox under control, I know firsthand the importance…
Navigating Conflict in the Office
Navigating conflict in the office can be a tricky business, but it’s a crucial part of…
National Online Learning Day: How Lewis College can help your career
Access to essential and highly sort-after skills is no longer limited to brick-and-mortar schools and colleges.…
Team Management: 9 Tips for Executive Assistants.
Team management is a critical skill for Executive Assistants. They are often the first line of…
How to Change your Career: 5 Steps to Become an Executive Assistant.
For many of us, the idea of changing our careers can be daunting. We may feel…
Time Management Tips for Executive Assistants
As an Executive Assistant, your time management skills are essential in order to successfully manage…
How to become a Personal Assistant
Many of the PA’s that I speak to never planned on becoming a Personal Assistant, but…
Re-Introducing the Smile!
A short story on how personal development skills can help change your perspective on lifes ups…
Treat Yourself this Christmas
Career change and upskilling opportunties with Lewis College. Christmas is just around the corner, and I…
4 Benefits to Upskilling Staff
When employers provide upskilling opportunities to their staff, the positive results are wide and varied. Here…
Refresher course. Does your team need one?
A refresher course has become paramount in recent months. The pandemic has meant all businesses and…
Interview Tips: Make the Job Interview Work for You!
A few handy interview tips to help you in your next job. Overview An interview is…
Stress Management: Dealing with Stressful Decisions
Stress management and dealing with stress in general is a skill and something we all need…
Become a Personal Assistant: Can I Study a PA Course Online?
Although many courses that have traditionally been delivered in the classroom are now available online. You…
5 Benefits from Providing Training for Your PA
I can think of at least 5 benefits to your organisation in providing training for your…
The QWERTY keyboard – here to stay?
A few years ago I was invited by BBC Radio 5 to carry out an interview…
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Accreditation
A short bog on our continuous professional development accreditation. In January 2019 we became a CPD…
How to Effectively Manage Your Time Between Work and Study
Working and studying at the same time is enough to make anybody’s life hectic. Constantly switching…
Personal Assistant job: How to cope!
It is one thing to get a personal assistant job – but quite another to cope…
Shorthand: Career boost or bust?
Shorthand has been part of the PA role for decades and with the development of the…
5 Tips to Help with Studying
Life is busy for most people and usually requires a bit of juggling. Studying a course…
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by Simon Scaysbrook – PA Blogs
The world we live in is fast-paced, and time stands still for nobody.
It is so easy to work hard to gain a role in your desired career and then rest on your laurels.
When you start a new job, you will need time to settle in, get to know your colleagues, get used to company procedures and, most importantly, get to grips with what is expected of you in your role. But what then?
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