All Careers Advice
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Refer to our top questions to help you create a lasting impression at your next interview.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Covering Letters
20/01/2018
When applying for a new job, it is crucial that candidates take advantage of every opportunity available to them in order to show their value to the prospective employer. Writing an effective covering letter is an essential part of this process. -
Sophie is PA to the Club Doctor at Arsenal F.C. and was a finalist for PA of the Year 2017. Read on to find out more about how she became a PA and her top tips for success.
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Office* 2018 Visitor Registration
14/12/2017
Mash Media, organisers of office* show 2018, are delighted to announce that registration and training seminar bookings are now officially open. -
Sneak Preview: office* 2018
29/11/2017
Find out more about office* 2018 (28th February – 1st March at Olympia, London) in our exclusive article. -
PA of the Year 2017: Meet our winners
14/11/2017
Find out about the winners of the 2017 PA of the Year Awards -
Find out more about this year's PA of the Year prize.
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Find out more about last year's Outstanding Achievement Award winner and why you should apply for this year's awards.
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Find out more about our Social Media PA of the Year 2016 and why you should apply to this year's awards.
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We're searching for the top EAs and PAs for our 2017 Awards. Nominate yourself or a colleague to win this fantastic career accolade.
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No longer considered a fancy name for “Secretary”, the role of the Executive Assistant is one which holds true power and responsibility.
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Your questions, answered
07/04/2017
We’ve collected our most frequently asked questions to help guide you through successfully searching and apply for jobs. -
Covering for a PA Colleague
25/01/2017
At some point, you may be asked to cover another EA or PA during their absence, or you may have a reciprocal arrangement already in place. Hopefully it shouldn’t come as a ‘surprise’ when you are asked to cover! -
The Rise of ‘Virtual Assistants’
16/01/2017
10 years ago, the term ‘Virtual Assistant’ or ‘VA’ did not exist. Nowadays, the concept is one that is still relatively unknown to some. -
Next week we will be announcing our SecsintheCity PA of the Year winners at an exclusive awards evening at The Ivy restaurant.
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Do you have a healthy work-life balance?
28/10/2016
When was the last time you had a break from work? If, like the majority of us, you are constantly checking your emails, in and out of the office, you never really turn off. -
Social Media PA's
31/08/2016
With 1 million new active social users every day, approximately 12 each second, social media is not something you can easily avoid. It is a large part of our personal lives, but more importantly has now become a significant part of our working lives. -
Little Purple Book returns in September
03/08/2016
SecsintheCity's annual networking event for PAs and EAs returns to The AMBA Hotel, Marble Arch on Monday 12th September 2016 from 18:00 – 21:00 -
As the candidate, you must make sure that you are registered with the right recruitment agency for you. But how do you ensure that you have chosen well? Bain and Gray explain..