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Is there a difference between a Personal Assistant and an Executive Assistant?
In the business of recruitment, it is important to be completely clear on who our client is looking for to fill a role, and on the responsibilities the new recruit will need to take on and the personal qualities they will need to have. For this reason, the distinction between the titles “Personal Assistant” and “Executive Assistant” is a pertinent. The two can be used interchangeably, or can be considered to have important differences which we wanted to investigate. If...
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What we didn’t know about Fire Safety at Work
Verity and I attended a fire warden training course last week with Metro Safety and we would highly it. It was very practical and informative, but at the same time had everything you would want for a work training day really - including a video from the early ’90s, plenty of cakes and the opportunity to actually have a go with some fire extinguishers. So thank you to Metro Safety and our lovely fire safety coach Mark. This has inspired...
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How to Eschew Recruiter Bugbears
As a recruitment consultancy, we represent you to our clients and it’s absolutely in our best interests to make sure you realise your full potential at your interview. We’ve had hundreds of fantastic candidates walk through our doors over our years in business, who have gone on to secure fantastic jobs, but every now and then a candidate can slip up on small things which can compromise their chances of being put forward for a role. If you’re looking for...
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Grads: How Interesting are your Interests?
Grad season is swinging round again so quickly! Strangely enough, one section of the CV many people get wrong is the “interests” section. Use our quick fire do’s and don’ts to make sure your application isn’t condemned to the bottom of the pile... 2.Unusual, striking hobbies are a definite yes. Fencing, or upcycling furniture, for instance. Anything active and enriching. 3. Steer clear of “Facebook and Twitter”, “watching Game of Thrones” and “socialising”, which don’t add anything beneficial to the...
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“Tired of London, Tired of Life”
Since I’m a newbie, I’ve asked our consultants to tell me what’s best for them about working in London… 1. “There’s just so much going on, weekends and weekdays… China Town, Big Ben, Borough Market, Hamstead Heath… there is never a dull moment in London. 2. “It’s great to be able to grab drinks or dinner after work – somewhere new to try every time if you fancy it. People tend to migrate here after uni which means you can...
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The Power of Social Media, and the Part it Plays in the Hiring Process
Nowadays, social media is an integral part of life. Not just in the ‘social’ sense, but in all aspects, including your professional life. A recent study has shown that at least a third of employers will use the likes of Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn at some point during the hiring process in order to gain a little more knowledge. It is essential, therefore, to make sure your social media pages depict you in the best possible light.
Read PostI have a huge amount of confidence in the team at Attic – they have taken a lot of time and trouble to understand the culture and nuances of our business and it shows. I will keep asking them to support us because I know they will deliver a great result – quickly and with style.
