If you’re looking to hire a PA or you have PAs within your employment, it’s helpful to have a full understanding of a personal assistant’s career path. This includes the roles that lead to a PA and the potential positions it can lead to. Why is it important? By having this overview, hiring managers can zero in on candidates best qualified to step into a PA role, and show prospective talent the opportunities they will have to grow professionally. This will make the role more desirable to exceptional PAs and help foster a sense of loyalty once they are in the job. What is a Personal Assistant ..read more

In a world of increasingly sophisticated technology that threatens to replace them, personal assistants are standing strong. In fact, the PA role is thriving, present within more industries and organisations than ever before. While AI bots and virtual assistants such as Alexa and Siri flaunt their latest functions, they remain incapable of delivering the human touch of a great PA partnership. The key to this resilience is the adaptability of the role. The clue is in the name – whatever the personal needs and working style of a manager, business owner or private individual, a PA role can be ta ..read more

Even the most impressive candidates won’t succeed in securing every role that they interview for. All of us, at some point in our lives, will have received a ‘thanks but no thanks’ email or phone call. It’s tough. No one likes the feelings associated with rejection and being discounted for a role – especially one you may have had your heart set on – can be incredibly discouraging. That being said, it’s only with the lessons learnt from unsuccessful interviews that we can take a refreshed approach to job hunting. While some interviewers might be reluctant to do so, we’d recommend asking all yo ..read more

Grammar errors and poor spelling are the obvious mistakes made on a CV, but less noticeable blunders could also be costing you the next big step in your career. How do you find the right balance between keeping it concise and including extra detail that could impress and win you an interview? (It may be unwelcome news to hear that after five years in employment, it’s probably time to lose your GCSE results.) While the details might still pull at your own nostalgic heart strings, it’s likely your new employer won’t need to know. In fact, it would probably be safe to assume they’ll spend no mor ..read more

For a personal assistant, settling into a new job is not as simple as learning a company’s systems and processes, names and faces. A PA must also learn the working style and daily rhythms of their manager, and adapt to them. Experienced PAs will understand this and be attentive from Day One, but a manager should also do what they can to aid the onboarding process, regardless of whether it’s a junior PA or a veteran. The quicker a PA can get in sync with their manager and feel like a valued part of the team, the better for the business and their working relationship. How can a manager help to ..read more

Don’t want to invest in an in-house payroll system? Employing transient staff such as contractors or interns and wanting to fast-track the payroll process? Tiger can help! For a number of years, on top of our temporary staffing solution, we’ve offered a comprehensive PAYE payroll system for all our clients, but more recently, have noticed an uptake in the service. With plenty of benefits and the potential to save you time and admin, it’s a service worth considering. What is it? Tiger’s payroll system makes paying your short-term temp staff even easier. Essentially, it allows you to outsource ..read more

If you’re caught in the belief that to get things done correctly, you must do them yourself, you’re not alone. Many busy professionals find themselves trapped in this mindset, leading to an endless to-do list that leaves little time for relaxation or relationships. You might have heard about personal assistants and wondered, “What can a personal assistant do for me?” Hiring a personal assistant may seem reserved for business owners or the elite, but it’s increasingly becoming a practical solution for anyone overwhelmed by their daily commitments. In this guide, we’ll explore the many ways a p ..read more

When running a business or managing a busy lifestyle, having the support of an assistant can make a world of difference. If you are looking to hire an assistant, you will need to decide whether a personal assistant or executive assistant is the right fit for the support you need. Executive and personal assistants are often confused due to their overlapping skill sets. While they share some similarities, there are core responsibilities and areas of expertise that make these types of assistants distinct. In this blog, we explain the differences between a personal assistant vs executive assistan ..read more

Choosing to hire a personal assistant is a smart move. A personal assistant (PA) can take a load off your shoulders, handling everything from managing your diary to running your daily errands. Their expert assistance can help boost your daily efficiency, increase your productivity, and reduce your stress levels. To really benefit from hiring a personal assistant, you must pick the right one. That means finding someone who not only has the skills and experience but will also match your lifestyle and the way you work. Asking the right questions during the interview process will give you the ins ..read more

Do you have an ever-growing list of tasks that leaves you with little time for anything else? The demands of a bustling work life alongside personal commitments can leave you feeling stretched too thin. If you’re in this situation, hiring a personal assistant can help you regain control and balance. In this guide, we explain what a personal assistant is by exploring the different types of PAs, the common duties, and the advantages that come with hiring a PA. What Is a Personal Assistant? A personal assistant (PA) is an individual who supports a business owner, executive, individual, or family ..read more