Executive Assistant Tips: How to Work for a Billionaire | Elite EA Careers
Working as an Executive Assistant to a billionaire is about far more than managing a diary. At this level, an EA becomes a trusted partner, managing complex schedules, anticipating needs, protecting confidentiality and helping an executive make the most of their time. For ambitious EAs, these roles can offer exceptional career opportunities, but they also […]
6 Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring a PA
6 Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring a PA Finding the right PA is about far more than finding someone who can manage a diary and handle administrative tasks. The best Personal Assistants become trusted partners to the executives they support, helping them stay organised, productive and focused on their priorities. As a specialist PA […]
Why Summer is a Great Time to Hire a PA
September is traditionally one of the busiest periods in the recruitment calendar. As businesses return from the summer and prepare for a busy autumn, vacancies increase and competition for experienced Personal Assistants (PAs), Executive Assistants (EAs) and business support professionals becomes much stronger. If you’re planning to hire, starting your recruitment process in July or […]
Temp or contract? Choosing the right short-term hire for summer cover
This guide explains how to choose between temporary Business Support staff and HR contractors when you need summer cover. It outlines typical use cases, speed to hire, cost structures, and key compliance points including AWR, DBS and notice periods. You will also find a practical briefing checklist and onboarding tips to keep your office and HR projects running smoothly.
How to Land a PA, HR or Office Support Role via an Agency
This guide explains how to use a specialist recruitment agency to secure your next PA, HR or office support role in the UK. You will learn how to define your brief, tailor your CV, communicate clearly with consultants and manage multiple applications. It also covers temp and contract options, common pitfalls to avoid, and what to expect once you send your CV.
The benefits of using a specialist PA agency for your next hire
If you are looking to hire a PA in London or Manchester, it is well worth considering using a specialist PA agency to help you. If you have ever tried to hire a PA, you might know that it is not as simple as it sounds. On paper the job might sound fairly straight forward […]
Career Coaching – how could it help you?
Coaching is a word that is used a lot but what does it actually mean in a practical sense, and how could it help you? What is Coaching? Coaching is about helping you move from where you are at, to where you want to be. It is a process where a trained coach supports you […]
Is your job advert attracting the right candidates?
If you are getting a lot of applications but not quite the right profile/experience it might be that you could revamp your job advert to attract more relevant candidates. Here is a few tweaks which might help – Make sure your advert stands out, and doesn’t sound like a lot of the other job […]
Should you use a recruitment agency for PA, HR or office support roles?
If you are a PA, EA, HR professional or an office support all-rounder, you have options when you start a job search. You can apply directly to employers, lean on your network, or partner with a specialist recruitment agency. Each route can work, but the experience and results often differ. This guide explains how reputable […]
A gentler way to think about the New Year and your career goals
January has a reputation for being high pressure – new plans, goals, resolutions. But if the last few years have taught us anything it is that not everything needs a reset buttons and life happens in spite of the best laid plans. So instead of “New Year, new me” this year we are leaning into […]