RSS AssistantPlus.behttp://www.assistantplus.behttp://www.assistantplus.be/Dress_code_for_your_first_day_of_workhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Dress_code_for_your_first_day_of_workWhat outfit is best for your first day of work? It’s clear to everyone that you should dress formally and professionally for an interview. However, your first day at work is a slightly different m...Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:31:40 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Have_a_good_weekhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Have_a_good_weekTips for a successful workweek. The prospect of five days of hard work, traffic jams, e-mails and a long to-do list is enough to give anyone the Monday morning blues. However, there are some simp...Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:50:13 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Reduce_your_Christmas_shopping_stresshttp://www.assistantplus.be/Reduce_your_Christmas_shopping_stressWhile most of us really enjoy the holiday season, it can bring significant amounts of stress. Let’s face it: between parties, the cooking, the cards and the shopping for that one-of-a-kind present...Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:46:44 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Top_reasons_to_visit_a_Christmas_market_this_yearhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Top_reasons_to_visit_a_Christmas_market_this_yearStarting in late November, many Christmas markets open their doors in cities around the country! And they’re definitely worth a visit. Here are a few things that you should not miss out on this yea...Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:53:36 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Christmas_markets_abroadhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Christmas_markets_abroadWould you like to soak in the Christmas spirit during a little get-away weekend or a day trip abroad. Then take a closer look at the Christmas markets our neighbours are organizing. Germany Aach...Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:29:22 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Christmas_markets_in_Belgiumhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Christmas_markets_in_BelgiumYou know that end-of-year feeling? Once the cold and the darkness sets in, all you dream about is warmth and coziness, warm waffles, mulched wine, and the sweet melodies of Christmas music. There's...Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:16:09 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/FAQ_How_much_can_I_drinkhttp://www.assistantplus.be/FAQ_How_much_can_I_drinkIt is extremely difficult to establish an exact correlation between the number of glasses a person drinks and the rise of alcohol levels in the body. The amount a person can drink varies and ...Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:38:32 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/FAQ_What_is_driving_under_the_influencehttp://www.assistantplus.be/FAQ_What_is_driving_under_the_influenceThe alcohol you have consumed is present in your blood and in the air you exhale. Based on these, one can check whether or not you have been drinking and how much you have had. You are punishable ...Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:29:00 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/How_to_cope_with_family_conflict_and_holiday_stresshttp://www.assistantplus.be/How_to_cope_with_family_conflict_and_holiday_stressThe holidays present many opportunities to bond with family, but this time of year can also present significant stress, particularly when family conflict arises. We offer some suggestions on ways ...Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:57:34 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Dont_let_the_flu_get_a_hold_of_youhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Dont_let_the_flu_get_a_hold_of_youGet vaccinated! With the flu virus making its appearance again this Fall, we want to call your attention to the importance of getting vaccinated on time. What is the flu / influenza? The...Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:48:36 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/What_on_earth_should_I_wearhttp://www.assistantplus.be/What_on_earth_should_I_wearTips on avoiding wardrobe disasters! Looking good isn’t something you should regard as important only in your free time. A stylish outfit is much appreciated in your professional life, too. The pr...Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:56:40 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Exercise_makes_you_happyhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Exercise_makes_you_happyPhysical exercise isn’t just a good idea when you want to lose a few pounds. The summer is here, and for many of us that means working out. But regular physical exercise has more benefits than jus...Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:15:32 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Get_more_of_a_grip_on_your_purse_stringshttp://www.assistantplus.be/Get_more_of_a_grip_on_your_purse_stringsThe smart way to draw up a budget. Drawing up a budget does not sound all that difficult. In principle, it is nothing more than charting your incomings and outgoings. However, there are a few catc...Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:23:29 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/What_on_earth_should_I_wear_1http://www.assistantplus.be/What_on_earth_should_I_wear_1Tips on avoiding wardrobe disasters! Looking good isn’t something you should regard as important only in your free time. A stylish outfit is much appreciated in your professional life, too. The pr...Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:41:41 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Travel_Documentshttp://www.assistantplus.be/Travel_DocumentsBe prepared! Passport and visas Is your passport valid for the whole duration of your journey? Do you have the visas you need? Your airline will verify this during check-in and cannot allow yo...Fri, 29 May 2009 10:59:33 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Got_everythinghttp://www.assistantplus.be/Got_everythingYou probably know the feeling. You're about to leave on holiday and haven't started packing yet.  In the pre-holiday excitement you're afraid you might forget something important. This checklist i...Fri, 29 May 2009 10:01:17 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Cycling_through_Belgiums_orchardhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Cycling_through_Belgiums_orchardHeaven in pink The Haspengouw route takes you through Borgloon and Sint-Truiden, a gentle, hilly area filled with castles, idyllic orchards and murmuring rivers. In spring, you cycle through orcha...Fri, 08 May 2009 14:58:02 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Walks_From_the_Sablon_to_the_Marolles_and_backhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Walks_From_the_Sablon_to_the_Marolles_and_backSource: www.brusselsinternational.be So close and yet so different, these two districts are a real gold mine for art lovers, collectors or bargain hunters. It is also overflowing with an infecti...Tue, 05 May 2009 12:29:18 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Brussels_Gourmet_Trailhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Brussels_Gourmet_TrailSource: www.brusselsinternational.be As an ambassador for Belgium, that king of pleasure – chocolate – appears adorned in all its glory in the shop windows of the craftsmen of chocolate-making....Mon, 04 May 2009 16:40:40 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Brussels_Comic_Book_trailhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Brussels_Comic_Book_trailSource: www.brusselsinternational.be I n the immediate post-war period, the rise of two children’s magazines shook the publishing world in Belgium before sending shock waves through the rest ...Mon, 04 May 2009 16:28:51 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Time_out_in_the_countryhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Time_out_in_the_countryA ride through the Kalmthoutse Heide! In northernmost Flanders, among small green villages, lies what remains of the original moorland: the Kalmthoutse Heide. An ideal place for a relaxing cycling...Mon, 04 May 2009 15:05:24 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/The_Top_10_Must_Haves_for_your_wardrobehttp://www.assistantplus.be/The_Top_10_Must_Haves_for_your_wardrobeWe asked 100 female assistants for the top 10 essential items that every colleague should have in her wardrobe. These were your answers: 1. A pair of fabulous heels Although for some women t...Mon, 04 May 2009 14:35:53 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Holiday_shortagehttp://www.assistantplus.be/Holiday_shortageWhat do you do with the children during the summer holidays?  As a child, you can survive a school year quite happily. The 15 weeks’ holiday a year help a lot. As a parent, it is rather more diffi...Mon, 04 May 2009 12:25:51 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/How_to_beat_the_heathttp://www.assistantplus.be/How_to_beat_the_heatDress code for the summer months Waking up to a beautiful day makes people happy. It also makes them dress differently to go to work. But what is appropriate and what is not? How to keep a balance...Mon, 04 May 2009 11:56:03 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Keep_movinghttp://www.assistantplus.be/Keep_movingWhy exercising during you lunch break is so good for you. “Many people see exercising during their lunch break as an extra obligation, but that is definitely not so.”  Yves explains why he has dec...Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:17:14 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Beach_Workouthttp://www.assistantplus.be/Beach_WorkoutBurn up calories on the sand! Sea, sun and beach... the ideal ingredients for a brilliant holiday. But who said sports couldn't be a part of it? If you go about it in the right way, your holiday c...Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:48:39 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Quebec_A_mixture_of_exuberance_and_cultural_individualityhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Quebec_A_mixture_of_exuberance_and_cultural_individualityDo you feel like a little adventure, enjoying beautiful scenery and watching wildlife? Do you fancy sailing down a river in a canoe, watching whales from a fishing boat or spotting black bears and...Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:00:33 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Argentina_To_the_rhythm_of_the_tangohttp://www.assistantplus.be/Argentina_To_the_rhythm_of_the_tangoArgentina is a country of sharp contrasts. Rich and poor, hot and cold, mountains and plains... Everything in this vast country seems to have an alter ego. The capital Buenos Aires is a lively met...Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:35:55 +0200http://www.assistantplus.be/Prague_the_golden_cityhttp://www.assistantplus.be/Prague_the_golden_cityThe Czech Republic is one of the most attractive destinations for a city trip. In the capital, Prague, you will find tens of luxury hotels and congress centres that meet all the international stan...Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:29:20 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Explore_the_Champagne_region_by_bicyclehttp://www.assistantplus.be/Explore_the_Champagne_region_by_bicycleThe area between Reims, Epernay and Chalons-en-Champagne is the heart of the Champagne region and is an absolute must for pleasure-lovers and fans of short weekend trips. This golden triangle is on...Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:20:58 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Skiing_in_the_Vosgeshttp://www.assistantplus.be/Skiing_in_the_VosgesWinter sports close to home. Is there a ski region scarcely 450 km from Brussels, where there’s always snow and where you can ski until 10 in the evening? Yes, the Vosges Massif. The secret behind...Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:16:45 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Surviving_the_economic_crisis_in_stylehttp://www.assistantplus.be/Surviving_the_economic_crisis_in_styleFashionistas to Recessionistas: Look good without spending too much money! A fashionista is someone who devoutly follows fashion, often relinquishing common sense in the process. In times of crisi...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:14:48 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Affordable_quality_household_helphttp://www.assistantplus.be/Affordable_quality_household_helpThanks to the service cheques. The service cheque system The service cheque is gaining in popularity year after year. This is hardly surprising. It proposes handy and affordable household help ...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:13:29 +0100http://www.assistantplus.be/Dress_codes_explained_Evening_wear_or_fifties_stylehttp://www.assistantplus.be/Dress_codes_explained_Evening_wear_or_fifties_styleDo you know the difference between black tie and white tie dress codes? There are various formal and informal options for dress codes. You could use the dress code, among other things, to add to t...Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:45:18 +0100