by admin | Sep 17, 2020 | content creation, document design, virtual assistant, writing
I’ve worked on many recruitment processes so when it comes to resumes, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the truly bewildering. In a crowded job market right now, one way to stand out is to have a high-quality resume. If you don’t know where to start, or you have...
by admin | Sep 11, 2020 | administration, content creation, document design, virtual assistant
It is true that you could do many of your own documents. Microsoft Word is pretty user-friendly and intuitive. You might even have an account with Canva. You’ve learnt a few tricks and know how to choose colours and fonts and can insert photos. For example, if you...
by admin | Aug 12, 2020 | communication, content creation, virtual assistant, writing
I learnt to edit and proofread when I was working as a public servant. I had several jobs that involved something called correspondence tracking, which involves making sure letters and briefs a) meet deadlines and b) go out to the public free from spelling and grammar...
by admin | Jun 18, 2020 | confidentiality, privacy, virtual assistant
If you want to know what is really going on in a workplace, ask the admin staff! It is the nature of admin work – we wouldn’t be able to do our work without access to all sorts of information, authorised or off-the-record, super-confidential or (soon to...
by admin | Jun 9, 2020 | administration, communication, content creation, virtual assistant, writing
When I started out as a Virtual Assistant, my main challenge was around finding clients. As we all do now, I turned to the internet for advice. A lot of the information I found said the same thing: I had to think about my “ideal client”. And my answer would be someone...
by admin | Jun 3, 2020 | administration, virtual assistant
Early last year, I started trying to think of different ways I could make a living. I had worked in the public service for years but felt that was no longer the path for me, even if it had the benefits of security. But what could I do? I realised my best bet would be...
