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  • PA Job Description

    • 4 Apr 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    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.

  • The Importance of Keeping your CV Updated

    • 9 Mar 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    Keeping your CV up to date can aid your application process, interview process and headhunting opportunities - read the latest CV tips, to aid your job search

  • Succeeding as a Celebrity Private PA

    • 31 Jan 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    Working as a Celebrity PA opens a world of opportunity; in this piece, we discuss what it takes to thrive as a Celebrity Private PA, with the aid of Catherine Torrie, PA to Florence and the Machine.

  • Interview Preparation: How to Flourish in a PA Job Interview

    • 5 Jan 2023
    • Evie Courtier

    PA job interview tips and advice from SecsintheCity.

  • Celebrity Personal Assistant Roles

    How to become a Celebrity PA

    • 22 Dec 2022
    • Rosie Evans in association with Bain and Gray

    The perception of Celebrity PA jobs is that of a glamorous, fast-paced ‘lifestyle’ job, with access into a world of opportunity and luxury. Find out how you can kick-start your Celebrity PA career.

  • What’s the Difference between an EA and PA?

    • 15 Dec 2022
    • Evie Courtier

    Personal Assistant jobs and Executive Assistant jobs have a lot of overlap, so what is the technical difference between the two roles?

  • CV Template for PAs

    CV Template for PAs

    • 9 Dec 2022
    • Evie Courtier

    A CV template for PAs, incorporating the recommended structure for recruiters and Applicant Tracking Systems. Score your next job with SecsintheCity.

  • 5 Key Attributes of a Great PA

    • 17 Nov 2022
    • Evie Courtier

    The attributes required to excel as a PA. Learn how to boost your PA career, earning the status of a 'Great PA'.

  • Writing a Personal Statement on your CV

    • 14 Nov 2022
    • Evie Courtier

    How to create an eye-catching personal statement to stand out from the crowd. In association with PCM.

  • Business Support of 2022: The Lucrative Year for New Starters

    • 8 Nov 2022
    • Evie Courtier in association with Bain and Gray

    The resilience of the business support industry, why now is the time to find a role in the business support landscape

  • Starting a New Venture: The Ins and Outs of Job Resignation

    • 28 Oct 2022
    • Evie Courtier

    A guide on how to professionally resign from your current job role.

  • Introducing the 2022 Winners of the PA of the Year Awards

    • 27 Oct 2022

    Last night saw the gathering of PAs, EAs and Office Managers, from across the UK, to celebrate the annual SecsintheCity PA of the Year Awards, sponsored by Tay Associates.

  • EA job Description Article

    EA Job Description

    • 6 Oct 2022
    • Ethan Cumming

    In this EA job description article, we take a closer look at the responsibilities, requirements and rewards of being an Executive Assistant.

  • Office Manager Job Description Article

    Office Manager Job Description

    • 6 Oct 2022
    • Ethan Cumming

    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.

  • The 2022 PA of the Year Awards Prize Announcement

    • 22 Sep 2022
    • Evie Courtier

    Announcement of the 2022 PA of the Year award prizes.

  • A brand-new PA Show is coming to Canary Wharf

    • 13 Sep 2022

    The largest gathering of Executive Support Professionals in the UK, The PA Show has announced the launch of a second yearly event due to take place on 2 November 2022 at East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf.

  • PA of the Year: Why Award Nominations are More Important than Ever

    • 24 Aug 2022
    • Evie Courtier

    With a few weeks left before nominations close for the PA of the Year awards, 2022, it's time to think about why nominations are more important than ever

  • Q&A with Elinor Preece: Office Manager of the Year Finalist

    • 21 Jul 2022

    Last year, we caught up with PHS Group’s Office Manager, Elinor Preece, one of the PA of the Year finalists in 2021. In this Q&A you can find out about Elinor’s journey to becoming an Office Manager, her advice for those thinking about nominating for this year’s awards, and her experience of being a finalist at the SecsintheCity PA of the Year Awards.

  • Q&A with Debbie Peat: PA of the Year Finalist

    • 15 Jul 2022

    Last year, we caught up with Network Rail High Speed's Office Manager, Debbie Peat, one of the PA of the Year finalists in 2021. In this Q&A you can find out about Debbie’s journey to becoming an Office Manager, why she believes Office Managers are so essential to any organisation, and her experience of being a finalist at the SecsintheCity PA of the Year Awards.

  • Q&A with Helen Merritt: PA of the Year Finalist

    • 7 Jul 2022

    Last year, we caught up with EA, Helen Merritt, one of the PA of the Year finalists in 2021. In this Q&A you can find out about Helen’s journey to becoming an EA, the incredible work she has done throughout her 12 plus years in EA roles, and her experience of being a finalist at the SecsintheCity PA of the Year Awards.