Author Archives: practicallyperfectpa

Help Desk

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 … Continue reading

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Effective Communication – What does this actually mean?

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 … Continue reading

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Lovely Jubilee!

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 … Continue reading

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Gossip Girl!

I’ve written a few blogs recently on how to work with confidential documents particularity when your desk is in an open plan office. It is a subject that most assistants would have wrestled with in their career and at times … Continue reading

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PA Confidential

As assistants we are trusted with confidential information on a regular basis, we see our boss’ emails, we open their post and we often hear private details about other members of staff.  A few weeks ago I wrote a blog … Continue reading

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