The Latest from the All Things Admin Blog

OneNote Must-Knows: Color Coding and Custom Tags

When it comes to note-taking software, you can’t beat the functionality and ease of OneNote. But many users are only scratching the surface of the program’s capabilities. I use OneNote for virtually everything – from procedures to travel planning to the way I...

Go Digital With Your Administrative Procedures

Every administrative professional needs a procedures manual. Procedures are documented processes that explain exactly how to complete a task. They help you provide consistent customer service, make it easier for you to delegate tasks, and showcase the value you bring...

An Admin’s Guide to Effective Checklists

Checklists help you stay organized, better prioritize your time, and see the “big picture.” They reduce the number of things you have to remember, freeing up valuable headspace for the things that really matter. And if someone else needs to fill in for you, they have...

5 Quick Tips for Taking Your Digital Portfolio to the Next Level

Your digital portfolio serves many purposes. It’s a huge help during a job search, setting you apart from the sea of other candidates. During your annual review, it shows your executive exactly what you’ve accomplished over the past year. It can prove why you deserve...

Protect Yourself with an Online-Appropriate Resume!

For all the good the internet does us, it’s no secret that there are more than a few less-than-savory people lurking in its depths. You likely already have systems and strategies to keep yourself and your personal information safe online, but are you extending those...

5 Steps to Creating Your Digital Portfolio

A professional portfolio is necessary for every success-minded admin, whether you’re actively looking for a new position or perfectly content in your current role. A portfolio not only shows employers who you are, it also offers proof that you can do what you say you...

The Innovative Admin™ 10 Years Later: Q&A With Author Julie Perrine

To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of her first book, The Innovative Admin™, we talked to Julie Perrine, Founder and CEO of All Things Admin, about how the book came to be, why it’s just as relevant 10 years later, and what’s on the horizon for The Innovative...

The Art of Subtle Self-Promotion

As an administrative professional, you’re used to working behind the scenes. Your job is to make your executive look good in the spotlight, not to shine it on yourself. You may even feel more comfortable behind the curtain than on stage. And that’s OK…most of the...

3 Ways Uber for Business Helps Make Business Travel Easier for Executives [Sponsored]

The pandemic has shown us that putting business travelers first is more important than ever. Whenever employees are ready to get back on the road, administrative professionals have an opportunity to offer their teams a more streamlined, flexible business traveler...

Why LinkedIn Is Worth Your Time and How to Get Started

By Jaclyn Baldovin, Radiant Digital Solutions For administrative professionals looking to grow their careers, social media is one of the most powerful tools at their disposal. With 310 million monthly active users, LinkedIn provides you with an excellent opportunity...