Apparently almost half of all PAs do not feel comfortable asking their boss for a pay rise.
A survey by one of our advertised recruiters, Crone Corkill, showed that 43% felt uncomfortable at approaching their boss for a pay hike, while 31% of respondents said that they would sometimes be willing to approach their boss regarding the issue, dependant on his or her workload and stress levels. Around a fifth said that they do not need to ask because they are often rewarded for their hard work.
ROC’s Open Day : Tuesday 23rd September 2008 8am to 8pm
Come to our OPEN DAY, on Tuesday 23rd September 2008 (8.00am till 8.00pm).
We have many top PA, Secretarial and Administrative roles, covering a variety of industries paying good salaries with incredible benefits and temporary opportunities to fit all lifestyles.
ROC Consultants are simply the best in the business so be one step ahead and meet us now,you can also register for temp work and possibly start work straight away!
Come and visit our luxurious offices based at 80 New Bond Street, Mayfair, London and experience ROC’s hospitality where you will be given the utmost care and attention to you and your career!
If you have experience as a PA or Secretary or Administrator, call us now on 0207 318 1400 to find out more or email your CV to openday@roc.co.uk and add either
Open Day, permanent, or Open Day, temporary in the subject line. We will get back to you with feedback!
British Gas is creating 1,000 new jobs. British Gas are trebling their recruitment of apprentice gas engineers. The apprentices will spend 18 months training at one of five academies around the country and work towards a NVQ Level 3 certificate and the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
British Gas is also keen to increase its number of women engineers. Visit www.britishgasacademy.co.uk for more information.
- Write a list of what you do want to do and what you don’t want to do.
- Use this site or local newspapers to find jobs you are interested in and research them.
- Get work experience, understand the business and build you knowledge.
- If you can’t get the relevant experience, then do bar work, work in restaurants but get in the work ethic.
- Go to your local university careers office.
- Go to Graduate fairs, they’ll still want you!
The number of job vacancies in the City of London fell by 34% last month compared with the same period a year ago, according to Morgan Mickinley, the financial recruitment specialists. The fallout from the credit crunch is far from over and following the collapse of Lehman brothers many Believe there is worse to come over the coming months and maybe even years.
