The development of an effective Management Course requires a lot of thought, partly because a good manager needs to be skilled in so many areas. A list of managerial skills would include:

• Integrity – someone who says what they think and does what they say they’ll do.
• People skills
• Analytical, administrative and organisational abilities
• Team leader
• Communication – it’s crucial for a manager to be able to aid the flow of communication and make it clear and effective
• Time management
• IT skills

At Passmores’ we’ve taken the time to construct a Management Course in Newcastle which incorporates tasks and information specifically designed to develop students in the skills listed above.

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Posted by Passmores on June 24th, 2011
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It is often said that it is hard to find good office staff.  Why?  Because office work isn’t as easy as people like to think; it takes a certain personality type to be able to complete the work well.  Which is why at Passmores’, we offer a well rounded Office Administration Course, specifically designed to equip our graduates to succeed in the work force.

The Passmores’ Office Administration Course, based in Newcastle, combines Office Management, Computer Studies, Keyboard Skills, Human Resource Management, Career Management, Public Relations and Event Management.

These subjects aim to develop professionalism in our office administrators, as people will often look to them for guidance and assistance and as the ‘face of the organisation’. It’s best to gain the respect of others by being professional in every way: the way you talk and express yourself, the way you treat people and the way you dress to come to the office.

Through plenty of teamwork the students also develop the ability to be patient. An Office Administrator needs to have patience, as there will be times when you must overcome obstacles and remain calm in situations that will frustrate you.

Over the years we’ve heard so many employers say the same thing.  They want staff who are friendly and outgoing, who have an eye for detail, who have a great phone manner and who are keen to get the job done well.  We’ve responded by developing a diploma that focuses on developing all of these areas.

Passmores’ Newcastle Office Administration Course can be intense and demanding at times, but the effort required will be rewarded through great job placements at the completion of the diploma. Students will be exposed to excellent career prospects because they will deliver what Passmores’ promises.

Please contact us for more information.

Posted by Passmores on June 22nd, 2011
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Is now a good time to pursue a career in Real Estate?  This is an important question for anyone wanting to enter the industry. Firstly, the most important factor to assess is whether or not you really want to follow a career in Real Estate.

For students wanting to enrol in Passmores’ Real Estate Course, Newcastle we would pose the following type of questions in a career choice interview:

1. Do you enjoy working with others?
2. Do you like to set your own schedule?
3. Do you want a career with high income potential?
4. Do you like to interact with a lot of different people?

If potential candidates could answer yes to these questions then a real estate career might be an ideal fit for them.

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Posted by Passmores on June 20th, 2011
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