June, 2012

Practically Perfect PA

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Help Desk

Practically Perfect PA

A few days ago I was getting ready to go home after a long day in the office when it dawned on me that I had been at my desk all day. Yes, I had got up to make the odd cup of tea or make a quick trip to the bathroom but I hadn’t been out for lunch or in any meetings that day so effectively I had been sitting in my chair at my desk for a good 8 hours.

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Effective Communication – What does this actually mean?

Practically Perfect PA

I was having a look through my CV recently, just adding a few bits and bobs and generally updating it and I noticed I tell my would-be employer how well I communicate both effectively and efficiently. As I was reading this I thought to myself, ‘what does that actually mean?’ and then it occurred to me that if I wasn’t sure then I doubt any potential employer would be!

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Lovely Jubilee!

Practically Perfect PA

Pin It. This weekend is the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee which means all of the assistants in the UK get a lovely long bank holiday weekend to celebrate and enjoy all that Great Britain has to offer. I live in London so I’m extra excited about all of the events that are taking place in the Capital! I’m a big fan of the Queen not just because we get lots of time off work whenever her family decide to celebrate something, but because she has dedicated her life to this Country and the Commonwealth and b

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