Top 5 Learning Platforms to Upskill Yourself Online
As Australia begins to head back into COVID-19 hibernation, now is the perfect time to take a look at your CV and see how well it matches the jobs you’re looking for – both in terms of experience and skills. With access to online learning resources like the ones we’ve included here, it’s never been…
Read MoreExploring the Available Career Opportunities for Admin Professionals
Whilst business leaders create a company’s long-term goals and objectives, it’s the Administrative Assistants and Receptionists that help to turn that rhetoric into reality. Behind every great business is a fantastic administration team, and that’s why skilled admin professionals are some of the most sought after people across every industry. Countless people have forged excellent…
Read MoreHow to Overcome Rejection and Secure That Perfect Job
Picture this; you’ve been searching for your next office support role for a while but to no avail. Then, suddenly you find a vacancy for an Executive Assistant that sounds amazing. It’s offering everything you want. You’re filled with excitement as you send your tailored cover letter and CV. The day passes. That day quickly…
Read MoreTips for a Successful Phone or Video Interview
As COVID-19 continues to affect the way we do business, employers are using alternative ways of recruiting to protect both their current staff and potential new employees as well. If you need to interview during this period, it may look quite different to what you are used to, and you will most likely be asked to do…
Read More4 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
As an Administrative Professional, perhaps the most important aspect of your job is communication. You have to get messages across clearly so that your team is well informed and supported, and your mannerisms should mirror your professionalism. Having these skills is a requirement, but that doesn’t mean you can’t develop them. Improving your communication skills…
Read More6 Strengths That Will Make You a Superhero EA
No longer is an EA somebody who only makes coffee, answers phone calls and knows their boss’ diary inside out. Not that these aren’t important part of their responsibilities, but EAs are now required to deal with additional tasks too, such as project management, HR and budgeting. What hasn’t changed though, is that they are…
Read MoreThe Changing Role of a Personal Assistant
Go back a few decades and the responsibilities of a Personal Assistant and Secretary were often interchangeable. Advances in technology eventually brought an end to Mad Men-style secretaries who spent all day typing, proof reading, answering phones and making coffee, however the public’s perception of what a PA does has yet to catch up. That…
Read MoreJob Interview Tips and Tricks
When it comes to job interviews, first impressions really matter. An interviewer will use this time with you to judge your skills, personality, and whether hiring you would be beneficial to their company. For you however, a job interview provides a great chance to get an insight into your potential new role, and find out…
Read MoreThe Right Way to Evaluate a Job Offer
Receiving a job offer can leave you jumping for joy and excited to start. However, the last thing you want is to be a few weeks into your new job and realise you’ve made a terrible mistake. When you’re faced with a job offer, ask yourself the following questions to figure out whether accepting it is…
Read MoreHow to Give Your Career an End-of-Year Report
Anyone can have a bad day at work, and sometimes that day can turn into a bad week – or even a bad month. But if you can’t recall the last time you had a great day in the office, you may need to step back and evaluate your career. With the end of year…
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