We are proud to announce the release of Season 2 of The PA Podcast.
Interested in starting a celebrity PA career? Explore the details of celebrity personal assistant jobs. PLUS, learn the top tips for getting started.
Looking to prepare for an admin assistant interview? Read our sample admin assistant interview questions and answers to help you put your best foot forward.
Learn the key differences between a PA role and an EA, including how to apply and move into these careers.
Are you interested in hiring an office manager? Read more about the skills to look for to find the perfect employee.
Having a completely integrated calendar for your business is key to great organisation and communication between your employees.
Are you interviewing for marketing assistant positions and want to ace the interview? This article will tell you the common interview QNAs.
There are several PA key skills that employers look for when hiring a PA. Learn which qualifications and skills you need to be a PA.
Hiring an executive assistant? Here are the top 10 skills to look out for when recruiting for your ideal EA.
Video conferencing platforms have exploded in popularity since the pandemic. Learn which are the best video conferencing apps for business collaboration.
Read this guide on the best corporate event venues and hotels to inspire you to choose the right one for you.
Here we will give you some samples of receptionist job interview questions, sample answers, and tips to prepare for a receptionist interview.
Ensure that you are prepared for your Office Manager interview with these six most common questions and answers that will help you get the job.
There are many good options for time tracking software; find the best time tracking apps for temporary staff to suit your business for smoother operations.
Employee scheduling software is effective for employers and businesses to make work life easier. Here is a list of the best employee scheduling software.
Learn more about what role a Chief of Staff fulfils and why they’re essential in every business. Our guide outlines CoS’s duties and responsibilities.
Typically, a private personal assistant is a person that helps an individual to either manage a private household or manage personal-related tasks.
An HR Assistant is a junior-level support role, assisting the HR function of a business. It is a great position to gain administrative experience with a clear career path.
The experience of communicating with HR through the job application process also shapes applicants' perceptions of a company and influences their decision to accept or decline a job offer.
When hiring a new employee, a screening process verifies that their background is suitable for the role. Learn how to conduct an employee background check.
Writing a job description that attracts well-suited candidates requires some time and thought. Learn how to write a full job description here.
If you are considering looking for a PA role but want more information on what it is really like to be a personal assistant, read on!
Here we explore how to use a temporary assistant effectively and the tasks you can delegate. Learn how to use an administrative assistant effectively.
Looking for a virtual assistant to help you stay on top of tasks? Check this list of the top skills to look for when recruiting for a VA.
An admin assistant role is a key part of any business. Read on to discover how to be an administrative assistant with no experience.
Interested in learning how to be a legal secretary? This article covers everything you need to know, from qualifications to qualities you need to possess.
Looking for a place to buy classy Christmas decorations to breathe festive joy into your office this season? Explore our list of favourite retailers here.
If you’re looking for ways to improve your home office set-up, look no further. This article covers the best ways to improve your working from home experience.
Hiring a VA gives you time to focus on your responsibilities so you can work smarter. Learn what a virtual EAs main duties are and how to hire a virtual EA.
A receptionist is a key role for any business. Here we delve into the skills and qualities to look for when hiring a receptionist for your business.
An office manager is responsible for the smooth running of an office. Here we list out the key office manager duties and responsibilities.
Ever wondered what office manager career track to take? Here we cover all of the career progression opportunities an office manager should explore.
If you’re looking for commercial courier services that are quick and reliable, check out our comprehensive list of UK business couriers and delivery companies.
Get to grips with what tasks are expected of you as an office manager in light of Covid-19 with our handy office manager daily checklist.
Here are the ideal PA interview questions to ask candidates interviewing for a PA role, plus some ideal sample answers to the questions.
Here, we reveal the top key skills to look for when hiring HR assistants, as well as summarising the role of an HR assistant.
This article will cover the key receptionist duties and responsibilities, plus the key skills of a receptionist.
It is important to know what to look for when interviewing prospective candidates. Here, we'll discuss the skills that are needed for an admin assistant.
Moving your office to a new location can be stressful. In this article, we’ve listed some of the best removal companies to reduce your stress.
If you’re considering hiring a PA, you may be wondering about a personal assistant’s hourly rate of pay. Read on to know the hourly rate of a PA in the UK.
Perfecting any role takes time and focus, and becoming a great secretary is no different. Read on to know the tips and tricks to become the best secretary.
Maintaining your work from home motivation is often a challenge. In this article, we’re sharing top work from home tips to keep productivity levels high.
Working from home, you may be wondering how you can undertake remote work effectively. Here, we'll know the best tips for working effectively from home.
This month we talk to Lauren, who is a PA working in the real estate sector. We asked her what she likes about her role and how she got there.
To help take the guesswork out of your catering decisions, we have compiled a list of the top catering companies around.
A perfect corporate venue holds an important part in holding a company's image. Here we’ve compiled a list of the best corporate venues from across the UK.
Often a big part of any personal assistant or executive assistant’s role is to arrange travel for their boss. This can be domestic or international travel and for some, it may mean frequently working across multiple time zones.
Personal assistant diary management is a huge task. In this article, we share our very best diary management tips for PAs.
If your company is looking for a charity to fundraise for this year, then look no further. We’ve compiled a list of the most worthwhile causes making a real difference to people’s lives.
Whether you’re looking for gifts for your clients, your partners or your employees, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up some of the best corporate gifting ideas.
This month we talk to Lucy, who is a PA working in the property sector. We asked Lucy some questions to find out what she enjoys the most about her role and how she got to where she is today.
This month we talk to Natalie, who is a Senior PA working in the financial services sector. We asked Natalie some questions to find out what she enjoys the most about her role and how she got to where she is today.
Deciding where to work from is really important, as studies show the average person spends one third of their life at work. Luckily, there are some great workspace providers.
If you’ve reached the interview stage – congratulations! You’re one step closer to landing the perfect PA job.
PA roles are highly sought after in the UK and it’s easy to see why. As well as being varied and rewarding, being a PA can be a lucrative career with many opportunities for progression.
PA tools can save departments a lot of time and money, enabling personal assistants to work in a more streamlined and efficient way. Compare PA tools on our ultimate list of innovative PA tool software companies in order to find the perfect tool for you.
Personal Assistants can help you manage your diary, organize meetings or appointments, book transportation, travel, and accommodation.
Personal concierge services help individuals to gain back time in their busy lives by taking control of numerous tasks.
This month we talk to Charlotte, who was recently placed by Oriel Partners in a very exciting role, working as a Private PA. We asked Charlotte some questions.
Use our ultimate list of PA and VA courses in order to compare and review training courses designed for both junior and established secretaries.
This month we speak with Victoria who is a senior EA at a large energy company. We asked Victoria some questions to find out what she enjoys the most about her role and how she got to where she is today.
HR tools can save departments a lot of time and money, enabling HR teams to work in a more streamlined and efficient way.
A personal assistant (PA) is someone who assists a specific person in an organisation with their daily tasks, acting as their first point of call.
Recruitment software tools can save HR departments a lot of time and money, enabling recruitment teams to work in a more streamlined and efficient way.
If you’re one of the growing number of office support professionals looking to forge a career as a virtual assistant, this guide is for you.
This month we speak with Sophia, who is currently temping through Oriel Partners. We asked Sophia some questions to find out what she enjoys the most about her role and how she got to where she is today.
This month we speak with Dominique, who has spent time working in Dubai and Barcelona as well as London.
At Oriel Partners we are based in a co-working space called Central Working, a fabulous, dog friendly space near Victoria station in London.
The idea of having a personal assistant (PA) is something that appeals to many business professionals and entrepreneurs when they begin their careers.
Making sure your business is getting the best administration talent can be time consuming, expensive and frustrating.
The core of any PA role, is to do the administration and organisational tasks of running someone’s life; diary and travel management, scheduling meetings, managing an inbox, expenses etc.
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