Career Advice

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Why Business Support Is Essential
It is important to have an experienced business support team in place to ensure the excellency of your business. That being said, we know that no two businesses are the same, so why should the same ad
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2 min

Freelance Or Full-Time In The Beauty Industry
So many of us have reflected on what it is we want out of life over the past year and our purposes may have changed due to COVID, much of which includes more flexibility at work… For this reason, free
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4 min

Tapping Inside The Mind Of A Celebrity PA
This week we interviewed one of our super star PAs at Oplu; a high-energy individual who has built up his successful career over the past ten years supporting the rich and famous.For confidentiality r
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2 min

Butlers In The Private Household
The role of butler has changed dramatically over the years.A ‘modern’ butler encompasses the traditional household duties such as table and drinks service, wardrobe management, and more, but also offe
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3 min

Moving From Hotels To Households
The hospitality industry has unfortunately been hit hard by the pandemic, seeing many staff in the industry being put on furlough or even losing their jobs.Many employees in hotels and restaurants hav
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2 min

The Role Of A Private Chef And How This Differs From A Restaurant Chef
Not all chefs have the same background; generally, a private chef will have different expectations and requirements than a traditional restaurant chef.A private chef usually has to be more adaptable w
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3 min

How To Become A Nanny
Becoming a nanny is a great option for anyone who wants to work closely with children, and some nannies even live in with their families to provide the full-time care the family needs.There are lots o
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2 min

How To Successfully Start A Job Remotely
It can be difficult to start a role in these unprecedented times, so being prepared for a new way of starting a position is very helpful, so you have real expectations.Read our tips below on how to st
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2 min

Why References Are Important For A New Role
When dealing with a recruitment consultant, having a good CV and registration meeting are important, but recruiters say that they can take away 21% of their candidates after speaking to their professi
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2 min

How To Negotiate Your New Salary
It can be very daunting to ask for a higher salary even when you believe that it’s what you are worth.Although it can be uncomfortable you have to stand your ground and make sure you know what you wan
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2 min

How To Do Well When Talking To A Recruiter
Sometimes it can be daunting talking to a recruiter as you don’t know whether they are testing you or helping you.Recruiters are there to help you find an amazing new job and to work with you (like yo
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2 min

What Is The Purpose Of a Cover Letter
When recruiters only look at your cv for 6 seconds it can be frustrating, especially when you put in so much time and effort to tailor a letter for each role.Cover letters are another factor which can
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2 min

How To Improve Your LinkedIn Profile (Part Two)
LinkedIn is such a powerful tool when looking for new roles, if you want more information about how LinkedIn can work for you, check out last week’s blog post before reading on…Part 2 will show you al
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2 min

Why Is LinkedIn Important When Looking For A New Role (Part One)
Are you looking for a job right now and struggling to get recruiters to reply?Top tip: Make sure that your LinkedIn profile is up to date.A whopping 87% of recruiters find LinkedIn most effective when
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2 min

CV Writing Tips That Will Stand Out To Recruiters
On average recruiters take just 6 seconds to look at your cv, so it needs to be eye grabbing to them from the get go and that doesn’t necessarily mean the design.Take a look at our tips, that will sta
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2 min

New Work Restrictions – What Will The Office Look Like With The New Coronavirus Rules
We were all eagerly awaiting news from the prime minister about the next actions for covid and now that the coronavirus level has been moved from level 3 to a more dangerous level 4, things are changi
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2 min

How To Find A New Job After Being Made Redundant!
Being made redundant is recognised as one of the top ten things that can happen in your life and since COVID-19 it has become very prominent in the world. Here are some tips to help pick yourself up a
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4 min

The Evolution Of The Personal Assistant
The role of a personal assistant has evolved over the years, with previous duties of a PA being more defined. Nowadays, personal and executive assistant roles have evolved into a broad range of skills
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