Career Development
Issue: May / June 2012

Consultancy – the future for Executive PAs?

By - May 25, 2012

If you’ve started to think about what you’ll do next – consultancy could be the answer.   It is widely acknowledged in business that change is the only constant. Whilst it is a challenge, there is almost always an opportunity for growth and development. Never has this been truer than the evolution of the PA... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: May / June 2012

Waiting for the Great Leap Forward in Training

By - May 25, 2012

Peter Cook's no-nonsense guide to providing effective training to manage performance
Career Development
Issue: May / June 2012

A DATE WITH AN INTERVIEWER – Practice

By - May 25, 2012

Continuing on from last issue’s preparation theme, practice is the next essential step to winning over your next employer.   We’ve mentioned before that an interview is like a date – it could be the beginning of a long and happy relationship – however, we often have to kiss a lot of frogs before we... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: March / April 2012

Prove it!

By - March 25, 2012

Stand out and effectively demonstrate your skills every time with a professional portfolio. As an administrative professional, how do you demonstrate your skills? How do you prove to others you know how to do the skills you list on your resume? What can you do to showcase your skills in a way that makes you... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: March / April 2012

How to have a great appraisal


By - March 25, 2012

When it comes to appraisal meetings, you get what you ask for, not always what you deserve. It’s March. Why are we writing about the annual de-motivational review process? (Sorry, performance review.) Every year businesses throughout the world put thousands and thousands of employees through an annual performance review process or appraisal. A few people... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: March / April 2012

Corporate Ladder Safety Tips: Climb Your Way to a More Fulfilling Career

By - March 25, 2012

If you feel you are ready for a promotion, there are many things you can do to propel you towards the next step in your career. Does the following scenario sound familiar? You’ve delivered outstanding work the last couple of years, but economic conditions have kept you from receiving the promotion you deserve. You’re not... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: March / April 2012

A Date with an Interviewer

By - March 25, 2012

If you treat preparing yourself for an interview as if it were a date, you will set yourself up for a beautiful working relationship. Going to an interview is similar to a first date – it could be the beginning of a long and happy relationship – so you should prepare for it with the... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2012

Is there a Future for Recruitment Agencies?

By - January 25, 2012

As our workforce and economy navigates uncertain times, what role will recruitment agencies play? One of the earliest mentions of an employment agency dates back to 1650, when Henry Robinson proposed to Parliament the creation of an “Office of Addresses and Encounters” by which employers could connect with workers. Since then, the industry has come... Read more »
Career Development Processes & Procedures
Issue: January / February 2012

Dealing with Cold-callers

By - January 25, 2012

We all receive them, but what is the best way to manage cold calls effectively? asks Angela Garry
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2012

2012 – The Year of Your Career

By - January 25, 2012

What does 2012 have in store for you? Claire Lister, Managing Director of Pitman Training, looks at how you can make 2012 the year of your career. As we start the New Year, many of us are setting new goals, and for some, that list might include making further progress in their career, climbing a... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: January / February 2012

11 Questions to Ask Yourself to Create Meaningful Work

By - January 25, 2012

The right work-life balance As you search for your next job, are you clear about what type of work will be most meaningful for you while also meeting your financial requirements? Have you considered how the other aspects of your life can impact your job search? If you are looking for truly fulfilling work, you... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: November / December 2011

Virtually There

By - November 25, 2011

Carmen MacDougall on how to make the move from employed assistant to virtual assistant. The world of the assistant today is a far cry from when I started working at the tender age of 18 using a typewriter as my tool to carry out my secretarial duties. Now, we are living in a world where... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: July / August 2011

Bring a Touch of Showbusiness Into Your Next Interview

By - July 25, 2011

Nicky Pattinson specialises in ‘show business selling’ and regularly works with Pitman Training at conferences and events. Here she gives us her thoughts on making the right impression in an interview, so that what you put on paper matches what you offer from the first second you meet your potential new employer. Your preparation starts... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: July / August 2011

3 Reasons Not To Copy Your CV Summary

By - July 25, 2011

Many people on LinkedIn make the mistake of copying their resume summary statements into their LinkedIn Summary section.   There are three major problems with this strategy: 1. Trite Phrases Often your CV summary is laden with overused phrases like ‘results-oriented team player with a proven track record’ or ‘dynamic, motivated self-starter with extensive experience’.... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: May / June 2011

Stepping Up and Moving On

By - May 25, 2011

When you’ve reached a certain level in your career and you’re looking to move upwards or onwards, the same old advice just won’t cut the mustard. So we’ve asked Maggie Love – who runs Pitman Training learning centres in London EC2 and Regent Street, and also leading recruitment consultancy Love & Tate – what employers... Read more »
Career Development
Issue: May / June 2011

Stand Out From the Crowd

By - May 25, 2011

David Morel shares his perspective as a top recruiter, offering an indispensable guide on how to stand out from the crowd in your job search