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 may be wondering if it is possible to study for a career as a Personal Assistant online. The answer is yes, and this option is becoming increasingly popular. Many of us do not have the luxury of time to […]
Executive Assistant: What Course Should I Do To Become an EA?
A short blog on which course is right for an aspiring Executive Assistant. Knowing what course you should do to become a executive assistant is an important step in creating a path to your ideal career. Executive assistants play an important role in any business where good communication and organisation is the key to success. […]
5 Benefits from Providing Training for Your PA
I can think of at least 5 benefits to your organisation in providing training for your PA. • Saving money – your PA will be able to do more tasks and share more responsibility. This in turn will enable them to cover a wider workload. • Time saving – you will have more time to […]
Personal Assistant job: How to cope!
It is one thing to get a personal assistant job – but quite another to cope with it and feel on top of your role. Once you start to lose confidence because day after day you do not feel you are coping, you start to go into a downward spiral. So making sure you feel […]
Shorthand: Career boost or bust?
Shorthand has been part of the PA role for decades and with the development of the digital world, many may think this is a skill no longer needed. Origins of Shorthand But it is still going strong! The original Pitman New Era shorthand system (which is the one I learnt) is complicated and has a […]
How to Follow Up on a Job Interview
Looking for a new position can be a nerve-wracking and anxious time, and never more so than when you’ve had a recent interview with the company of your dreams and have yet to hear back from them. Stay positive; it is important to remember that the process of job seeking doesn’t necessarily end at the […]
CV Tips – 5 things to avoid
Writing a CV is not easy, and it takes time to get this right. Checking is the key as it is such an important document. As part of any course, we provide free CV tips which include design and support. Here is a short list of 5 things to avoid: 1. Typing errors – this […]
7 Tips on Starting a Virtual Assistant Business
Last week I was asked by one of our students to help them with some tips on starting a Virtual Assistant business which they plan to do once they have completed their course. Having a Virtual Assistant business is a great way to work from home and especially useful for those with a family and […]
Are You Jeopardising Your Job Search?
These job search tips can help you to land your dream job. It is no secret that today’s job market can be very competitive. It can be so easy as a jobseeker to fall into the trap of thinking that you are not being successful simply because another, perhaps more desirable, candidate gained the position. […]