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Welcome to the SecsintheCity career advice blog. Here you will find a range of insightful and useful content designed to enhance and complement your job search and working life.
For the members of our audience undergoing the job search and application process we have published a number of interview guides and CV tips articles to help you put your best foot forward. If you have been struggling to pivot to remote working during the pandemic, we have a wealth of resources and advice available to help....
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Administrator Job Description
- 16 Jan 2025
This Administrator Job Description will detail the main duties of working in admin, how much you could earn, and the career path available to administrators.
PA Job Description
- 20 Nov 2024
In this PA job description article, we detail the ins and outs of what it means to work as a PA, from the responsibilities it entails and key skills required, to the average salary one can earn.
Office Manager Job Description
- 30 Oct 2024
Thinking about a career as an Office Manager? In this Office Manager Job Description article, we give an overview of the role, the skills an experience required, salary expectations and more.
Team Assistant Job Description
- 14 Oct 2024
Learn more about the daily responsibilities of a team assistant, how much team assistants earn on average, and what the career path may look like for an assistant.
Should You Use AI To Write Your CV In 2024?
- 9 Oct 2024
Have you considered using AI to write your CV? Learn more about what AI CV writing is, the limitations of using AI for CV writing and the value of professional CV writing services.
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Key Takeaways from the SecsintheCity Salary Survey
- 30 Sep 2024
Learn more about our key takeaways from this year's SecsintheCity Salary Survey. Including insights into hybrid working, bonuses, pay disparities and more.
Events Coordinator Job Description
- 13 Jun 2024
What is an events coordinator? What does an events coordinator do? Discover the ins and outs of working in events with SecsintheCity.
Receptionist Job Description
- 13 Jun 2024
What is a Receptionist? What Does a Receptionist Do? Our Receptionist job description answers all your questions, from salaries to hybrid working.
How to use AI to Amplify your Job Search
- 28 May 2024
How to use AI to Amplify your Job Search: CV tools, cover letter generators, and networking. How can you use AI to your benefit?
How to Master Office Management: Essential Skills and Expertise
- 16 May 2024
Discover our essential guide running through the skills and expertise required to excel within an office manager job.
Unlocking the Benefits of Employee Ownership Businesses
- 15 Mar 2024
What are the reasons for transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT)? Where do the benefits lie? What are the advantages of working for an EOT? Discover all with the aid of Bain and Gray.
Top 5 Tips for Writing a PA Cover Letter
- 6 Mar 2024
How do you write a successful cover letter? Discover our top 5 tips on how to curate a winning PA cover letter, secure an interview, and ultimately, achieve your next role.
Working as a PA in the Media Sector
- 1 Mar 2024
What differentiates working as a PA in Media, compared to other sectors? What does it take to become a leading PA in the Media industry? What type of PA roles are available in Media? Let us dive into the key questions.
How to Develop a Career Plan
- 1 Mar 2024
Thinking about taking the next step in your career? Discover our career plan template, how to assess your skills, set your goals, and conduct a free career review.
Administration Jobs: Key Skills Required to Excel and Progress
- 6 Feb 2024
Whether you're looking to start work as an administrator or progress into a secretary or office manager role, we're got the skills you require to excel and progress.
A Guide to Temp Work: How to Get the Most out of your Temporary Contract
- 22 Jan 2024
Temporary jobs: how working as a temp builds experience, aids the acquisition of new industry knowledge and skills, and aids personal growth and development.
Facilities Job Description
- 16 Jan 2024
Within this Facilities Job Description, SecsintheCity provide an overview of what a job role in facilities entails, how much you can earn working in the facilities sector, and what a career path in facilities management may look like.
Project Manager Job Description
- 8 Jan 2024
Discover our Project Manager job description, covering questions such as, “what is a Project Manager?” and “what does a Project Manager do?”, alongside the average earnings for those working in Project Management jobs.
Optimising your Job Search: Best Application Practices on SecsintheCity
- 5 Jan 2024
Optimise your job search - learn how to apply smart, avoid being filtered out by applicant tracking systems, and develop your reputation as a credible job seeker.
Interview Advice for PAs: How to Answer Scenario Questions
- 14 Dec 2023
What’s the purpose of scenario questions? What kind of scenario questions will you be asked as a potential PA? This article deeps dives into the best technique to answer scenario questions presented in an interview.
