All Things Admin® Blog
5 Important Ways Procedures Facilitate Stress Relief
Even the most competent, dedicated admin is out of the office from time to time. Whether you’re setting sail for a well-deserved vacation, attending an out-of-town conference to further your admin skills, or taking time off for an illness or family emergency, the fact...
Free Webinar: Become a Procedures Pro! Power Up Your Office Procedures in 5 Simple Steps
Are you… Looking for a way to showcase the value you bring to your company? Stressed that getting ready for vacation is so stressful? Tired of feeling guilty every time you need a day off? And returning to the office only to find a pile of work? Sick of worrying that...
Personal Note from Julie: The Value of Keeping a Time Log
I’ll never forget the first time I did a time-tracking exercise with a friend (who just happened to be a professional organizer). She challenged me to track my time for a few days in an effort to better understand where my time was going. I could tell by the tone and...
Personal Note from Julie: Procedures Can “Simplify Your Life”
This week is national “Simplify Your Life” week. And one of the reasons I love procedures is because they help you do just that! Procedures are often seen as some big, daunting project that admins struggle to even get started, let alone complete. But when you break...
Procedures Don’t Replace You; They Show Your Immense Value
One of the questions I frequently get asked by assistants is, “If I create administrative procedures, will they make it easier for my company to replace me?” And my answer is always the same: “No, they can’t.” This is a common hang-up assistants have with creating...
Personal Note from Julie: Celebrate with Us! All Things Admin Turns 7 This Week!
Seven years ago this week, I officially launched All Things Admin at the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Anniversaries are always exciting – so we’re celebrating all week long with free giveaways...
5 Reasons the Interview Went Wrong (And How to Fix Them Next Time!)
We’ve all been there. After countless hours searching for just the right position, you finally get the call you’ve been waiting for – the company wants to meet you! So you went for the interview. You thought the interview went pretty well, but instead of a job offer,...
Personal Note from Julie: My Favorite Interview Question
One of my all-time favorite interview experiences happened about 20 years ago. I was interviewing for a police dispatch job and the interviewing manager asked: “What would you say if I told you I didn’t think this interview was going well?” I paused, took a big, deep...
Personal Note from Julie: You Are Your Own Best Recruiter
When it comes to job hunting, the debate continues on the pros and cons of engaging with a recruiter. Whether or not you choose to use a recruiter is a personal choice and depends on the specifics of your situation. Over time, I’ve adjusted my opinion on this debate....
Personal Note from Julie: How Organized is Your Career? Take a Quiz to Find out!
Job hunting. The very thought of it sends shivers down the spines of most people. It can be an especially painful process if you haven’t kept your job search toolkit components ready to go at a moment’s notice. Or it can be one of the most positive experiences of your...
