With just days to go until Hatty Blue’s first ever Christmas party, the team have compiled a handy list of the ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ for the busiest party week ahead…

1) DO show up – it’s the right thing to do.
2) DO check that the rest of the team will be dressing up before arriving in the lurid green elf’s outfit…
3) DON’T assume that your other half is invited – make sure you consult the invite before dragging them along in a pair of felt reindeer antlers.
4) DON’T get too carried away with the free bar – alternating between soft and alcoholic drinks is sensible, vomiting over those lurid green tights is not.
5) DO stay away from photocopiers after a few too many…
6) DO assume that you are being watched every second – the next day at work won’t be much fun if girls are gossiping in the loos about you, especially if you hear them…
7) DO try and mingle with people in the office that you wouldn’t usually chat to – it’s a great way to boost your profile in the office.
8) DON’T call in sick the next day – and definitely DON’T update your Facebook status about what a wonderful day you’ve had Christmas shopping.


We have a fabulous new job to tell you about – have a read below and let us know if you are interested by emailing hello@hattyblue.co.uk.

With 2009 edging ever closer and lots of exciting new clients, Hatty Blue is also keen to extend our temping database. If you would like to temp, please email hello@hattyblue.co.uk with your CV asap.

Team PA - Exciting Consumer PR!
£28-30k
Permanent
A fantastic opportunity exists to join one of the world’s leading PR agencies, supporting the head of the company’s thriving consumer division who has an enviable reputation in the industry and a prestigious client portfolio! Working from slick & stylish offices in the heart of Soho, you will use your well-developed PA skills to coordinate a busy diary, produce accurate documents, maintain filing systems, and to manage a steady stream of emails, telephone calls, and mail. In addition, you will oversee general administration for the whole division of 50-60 people. You will have first-rate organisation skills and be confident at building and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues at every level. Intermediate PowerPoint skills are a must, along with 3 years experience as a PA within the media, plus a proactive, efficient, and enthusiastic approach. You will be lively, buzzy, polished, articulate, and love working in a team. No PR wannabe's please!

Take a step into Hatty Blue’s Office and you won’t be in any doubt that it’s December. The team arrived early this morning to turn the place into a winter wonderland and are now feeling really rather festive. An advent calendar – a fond relic from Jo’s childhood – now hangs on the wall. A nativity scene – borrowed from Shiv’s family home – sits proudly on the windowsill. A delicious cinnamon-spice candle – donated by Bubs to the festive mix – is creating a lovely warming glow. You’ll be pleased to hear that we’re holding off playing Christmas music, eating mince pies, and donning our jingle-bell earrings… but it’s only a matter of time.

We also want to wish one of Hatty’s best friends Vanessa a huge congratulations for her engagement in Kenya this morning. We’re looking forward to our first Hatty wedding and will be suggesting purple and pink for the bridesmaid dresses…

We've posted two new jobs below. If you think you're the perfect person for the job, email your CV to hello@hattyblue.co.uk.

Front of House - Funky Media Co!
Permanent
£16k
An amazing opportunity exists for an experienced Receptionist (12 months+) to join this buzzyy, cool & funky Media Agency with a gorgeous client list and a uniquely cool culture! You will work as part of a happy and busy Reception team where your responsibilities will include Concierge, Switchboard and Administration support. Main duties include offering an amazing front of house service to the hundreds of important media people who visit every day, answering the switchboard, diverting calls, meeting & greeting clients, co-ordinating refreshments for guests, preparing boardrooms, organising travel arrangements, email correspondence and ad hoc duties including helping out the Marketing Department. You'll have excellent communication, organisation and co-ordination skills and a consummately professional telephone manner, a polished appearance and be able to work in a busy, demanding, yet fun and fruity environment! However, more important than experience is your personality - you will have the kind of positive energy and spirit which will breathe even more life into their organisation! They offer some excellent benefits and a cool social scene!

Sales Administrator – Cutting Edge Telecomms!
Permanent

£26-£28k + 10% bonus
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s most exciting, dynamic, and fastest growing data networking companies, based in South West London. The role is to provide contract and sales process support to the London and National sales team, ensuring that sales orders are processed accurately and efficiently and that service delivery and invoicing are achieved within set timescales. You will also be responsible for preparing contract documentation for simple sales, escalating more complex requirements to Legal, maintaining and updating sales databases, submitting monthly sales reports, and inputting new ideas on best practice. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years sales administration experience in the IT or Telecoms industry, in a sophisticated sales order process role. You will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable dealing with staff from low level management up to senior management/director level. You will thrive under pressure, be a powerful influencer and motivator, and have strong skills in Word Outlook and Excel.