Do You Want to Be a PA?

Are you thinking about a career as a PA? What does it really entail and would it suit you? There are a vast number of PA jobs in London, so there’s something to suit everyone interested in the role. If you’re considering a PA career, here are some top tips from our PA recruitment agency.

1. Narrow down your field by playing to your strengths

   PA jobs are a rainbow of different types. Most notably, there are PAs within business settings. Then there are private PAs who work for high net worth individuals, helping them manage their homes and busy lives.

   Your first choice should be to consider which of these broad job types suits your personality and skill set. If you want to work in a business environment, contribute towards business goals, and focus largely on administration, then being a business PA will suit you best. Alternatively, if you have a flair for personal organisation, love variety, and want to be of unique value to someone in whatever way they need, then being a private PA may be more your thing.

2. Consider your character

   If you work in PA roles in London, you need to be uniquely and broadly talented! Whilst organisation needs to be your strong point, you also need other attributes. Successful PAs typically are calm and unflappable, and capable of multi-tasking in high pressure environments. They manage variety well, but are also content to quietly get on and do the more mundane tasks that just need to be done. They are usually highly valued for their integrity, protecting their employer’s interests as much as they’d protect their own.

3. Gain some experience

   There are a huge number of candidates out there looking to fill PA jobs in the city. So, you need to get relevant experience in similar fields before you try to secure a more permanent role. One of the easiest ways to do this is through temporary office support jobs in London. You’ll get the ‘capital’ business experience, know what the realities of different industries are, and build your CV. Then you’ll be in a great position to gain a PA role with our PA recruitment agency.

4. Keep learning

   A successful PA will never stagnate, and is always looking for ways to strengthen and build their skills. All of our candidates for PA roles get free access to software training. It’s vital that you stay on top of technological changes within the industry, as it’s central to a job done well. Consider what skills you need to boost and consider how you can develop.

5. Choose your agency carefully

Most recruitment agencies are generic. If you’d like to secure the best PA jobs in London, then you need a dedicated PA recruitment agency. Get in touch with us on 020 7870 7177 or browse our candidate area to find out more.

Love Success is a leading PA and secretarial recruitment agency in London.
Our recruiters can help you find secretarial jobs, office support jobs, and top PA jobs in London.

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