Practically Perfect PA

MAY 23, 2017

We all know the feeling when you can’t lay your hands on the right form or lose an important piece of paperwork… being disorganised can lead you to being reactive rather than proactive, responding to everything at the last minute because the right documents aren’t too hand. Establish categories for your drawers.

Filing 168

Filing Budget AT&T Forms 168

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 4, 2013

I’ve written a few blogs on this subject in the past and I will put a link at the bottom so that you can refer back, however in this blog I want to talk about how you add value at the beginning of the event organisation process. Instead of another form of communication. Why are you holding an event?

Agenda 100

Agenda Staples Budget Negotiating 100

Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2012

I find it easier to process expenses from my manager’s trips because at least you have specific dates and can generally work out what the receipts refer to, if in doubt it is probably a taxi receipt! If they want you to process it anyway refer to the expense policy – they know what it is and what the rules are!

Expenses 100

Expenses Policies Credit Card Budget 100

Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

In your answer do show that you dealt with the situation yourself (rather than referring it to HR), if you have had a horrendous experience either tone it down or use another example. This question could come in a few different forms but it ultimately relates to you doing something above and beyond your usual duties.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Self Esteem Doodle Customer Service 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 7, 2011

You should refer back to your core PA/EA skills for this one. Look through the job description and pick out the key attributes required for the role, this should form your answer. I would say something that reflects my personality but also refers back to the skills requested in the job description. Here is part 2… 1.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing Skills Restaurants 2007 100

Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 8, 2012

If you need to, write these key points down so that you can refer back if the topic runs away from you. This should be used in any form of communication from emailing someone to meeting them face to face. Organise this in your mind and stick to the key points. Be clear and articulate.

Twitter 100

Twitter Email Skills Forms 100

Practically Perfect PA

DECEMBER 5, 2011

I decided to leave my previous employee in June 2010 but was job hunting for 6 months and when I did get the role I am in currently I had to complete a detailed application form, attend three interviews and sit two psychometric tests (for language and numerical skills). You should refer back to your core PA/ EA skills for this one.

Interviewing 100

Interviewing 2003 Job Hunting Assertiveness 100