Day in the Life – Archives
We're always interested to hear from senior PAs, people working in a particularly interesting environment or those with a special story to tell. If that sounds like you, send a short message to editoruk@deskdemon.com and we'll be in touch!
Emily Robe, Ashtead Plant Hire Company Ltd (A-Plant)
Emily recently returned to an office job after a five year career break. Despite dealing with five directors and 56 depots, she says her current job is the best ever. more...
Susan Beadel, Motorola
Susan Beadel is the PA to the VP for Sales, Motorola, Europe Network. She shares her experience working for Motorola and a bit about where she hopes to go one day! more...
Tracy Grafton, Medical Secretary
Our popular look at the jobs of secretaries from all over the UK is back! Tracy Grafton tells all about life as a medical secretary to a consultant surgeon and gives tips on the qualifications and skills you'll need to follow her into the world of medicine. more...
Julia Tobias, Ann Summers.
Julia was looking for a job that was exciting, stimulating and totally fulfilling. She couldn't have found a better fit than with Ann Summers...in every sense! more...
Rona Cant... adventurer, explorer, author, and PA!
A PA going from desk to dogsled may sound like the plot from an adventure movie, but for Rona Cant it's just another day! A truly inspirational Day in the Life. more...
Samantha Engbarth, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Working at Great Ormond Street Hospital - renowned worldwide for its pioneering efforts with terminally ill children - has been a real eye-opener for Samantha, and she feels her job is more of a vocation than a career. more...
Wendy Littlejohn, Cabair Helicopters Ltd.
This is a story about obsession, passion and glamour – with a sprinkle of romance to boot! Read on to find out why Wendy Littlejohn has fallen in love with her job! more...
Alex Walmsley, Toni & Guy
Working as celebrity hairdresser Toni Mascolo's PA gave Alex a birds-eye view of the world renowned hairdressing company, and proved an invaluable stepping-stone in her career. more...
Kim Thorpe, Thomas Sanderson Ltd UK
A bizarre twist of fate brought Kim to Thomas Sanderson - the conservatory blinds and awnings installer that went from 0 to £20 million within 10 years. She has been there from the start and helped to develop the role she plays today. more...
Barbara Baker, Filofax UK
Working for the icon brand Filofax, Barbara Baker has climbed to the top of her profession. What's it like working for the MD of the company who quite literally wrote the book on organising? more...
Margaret Wright, University of Strathclyde
What do you do if you've come through major surgery following years of coping with a debilitating illness? If you're Margaret Wright, you take on one of the top PA jobs around, and make it fun. more...
Roseanne Steedman, Avon UK
Is it really possible to find a PA supportive, woman oriented company that believes in its employees? Ask Roseanne Steedman at Avon Cosmetics. more...
Julie Terry, Staples UK
"I think I always wanted to be a PA," says Julie in that calm, I can handle anything voice. As executive PA to the MD of one of the UK's premier office suppliers, Julie is the consummate professional, but she's far from the stereotypical career secretary. more...
