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So you want to find a new assistant job?

Practically Perfect PA

Working with recruitment agencies. Dealing with agencies – hum, this is tricky. In my experience there are some terrible agencies out there that will treat you really badly and will put you forward for jobs that are totally unsuitable for you. The agencies will only call you if your CV has passed their keyword algorithm.

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The future of recruitment for Assistants

Practically Perfect PA

For those that couldn’t attend the conference, here are the thoughts of Jessica Williams, Founder (and former assistant) at Sidekicks… . For those that couldn’t attend the conference, here are the thoughts of Jessica Williams, Founder (and former assistant) at Sidekicks… .

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How important is office culture?

Practically Perfect PA

Last but not least, you can also speak to your recruitment agency about the employer. If you are looking for a new role please do download our free Ebook – The Practically Perfect PA guide to: Preparing for the perfect job. t: 0207 758 4308. You will be surprised by the results. Also look at the overall benefit package.

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the fisher price concept

Job Advice Blog

These days, job seekers don’t care. They want a job! But because people need a job, they’ll continue to force it – and with a lot of hard work, sweat, and stress – it can be made to fit, but never very well and never for very long. Every person is unique, and every company and job is unique.

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Age of Conversation 3 – coming SOON!!!

Make or Break Moments

Is it a viable tool for networking and job hunting? Or…if you’re a consultant or agency, how do you introduce social media to the C-level at your client’s business? Many claim you can and many claim you can’t. A pretty powerful collection of ideas – wouldn’t you say?

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The keywords to help you land your next PA role

Practically Perfect PA

Don’t even get me started on the many ‘dry’ January’s I’ve started only to be scuppered by a large glass of Rioja. If you haven’t looked for a new role in a while you may find the whole process daunting. Firstly, you will probably have to apply to an agency first, through an online application.

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Survey Shows Younger Workers Most Comfortable Job Hunting While Employed

Office Dynamics

Almost half ( 48 percent ) of survey respondents between the ages of 18 and 34 said they are likely to conduct job-search activities at work. Don''t know/no answer. Don''t know/no answer. Accountemps offers six tips to help professionals conduct a job search while still employed: Look at internal openings first.