Job hunting can be stressful at the best of times, and during a pandemic, it is even more important to shine above other job seekers. With cutbacks resulting from COVID-19, it can be a struggle to find relevant job opportunities. This article highlights how PA and other administrative candidates can become more competitive within the ..read more

Technology is one of the most influential factors in the ever-changing role of a personal assistant. At Tiger Recruitment, we’ve seen this change first hand, as we’ve been placing jobseekers into personal assistant job roles for almost twenty years. If you’re looking to become a PA, we’ve put together a guide on how you can [...] The post How Technology is Changing the Role of a PA appeared first on Learning To Leap - David Shindler ..read more

Yes, you’ve read that correctly. Your boss is a human being and, as we know, to err is human, which means that sometimes even those petty, annoying micro-managers don’t do all those things on purpose. And, even if your boss is simply a bit controlling, there are some methods to help you communicate your dissatisfaction, [...] The post How to Influence Your Micro-Managing Boss with Skill appeared first on Learning To Leap - David Shindler ..read more

Company culture. It’s not in the one-liners on the walls, nor the office deckchairs, espresso machine or popcorn stations. Previously a HR buzzword, company culture is now more mainstream and a critical aspect of business success. So much so that many of us now prioritise culture over salary when it comes to job satisfaction. According [...] The post Company Culture or Pay: What Matters More to You? appeared first on Learning To Leap - David Shindler ..read more

Hard work pays off. That’s what we’re always told as we go through school, apply for jobs and navigate our careers. If our goal is to one day be successful, we must work as hard as we can to achieve our goals. This is the hustle culture we’re participating in today. To an extent, there’s [...] The post Hustle Culture: What is the Impact on Your Work-Life? appeared first on Learning To Leap - David Shindler ..read more

Recently, I went to an event to share experiences, thoughts, and feelings with fifty other people on the issue of acceptance. My interest is piqued by topics that resonate with coaching clients. We all see the world from different hilltops and the views of the valleys in between can vary hugely. Here are some insights [...] The post Acceptance: What Makes It So Difficult? appeared first on Learning To Leap - David Shindler ..read more

Many managers that I coach struggle to prioritise their work, battle to finish tasks and find time to think. I don’t know about you, but I struggle to do everyday things like shopping, cooking, and cleaning! Not to mention the lure of my mobile as it buzzes to announce yet another text or my laptop [...] The post Manage Your Time Better By Answering These 3 Questions appeared first on Learning To Leap - David Shindler ..read more

You are new to leading a team (or this team) and want to get off to a good start in your new role. Maybe the team is also new or perhaps one that has been together for a while. There are many factors to take into account including capabilities, morale, and delivery pressures. Here are [...] The post Leading a Team? How to Strike the Right Tone appeared first on Learning To Leap - David Shindler ..read more

Engineering offers many rewarding jobs and careers with ever greater opportunities from improving technology and innovation. Why is it then that the UK has the lowest percentage of professional female engineers in Europe? The statistics are interesting: In 2018, just 12.37 percent of UK engineers were women (although, the number has been increasing year on [...] The post Women in Engineering: How to Choose the Right Sector appeared first on Learning To Leap - David Shindler ..read more

I get a lot of puzzled looks when people outside of digital marketing ask me what I do and I say I'm a ‘Content Creator'. The brief explanation I give is that I'm in charge of creating a variety of different content for websites, whether that be articles, blogs, infographics or videos. If like me, [...] The post A Day in the Life of a Content Creator appeared first on Learning To Leap - David Shindler ..read more