Recently, we asked our audience to complete a brief survey on the admin profession asking them to share why they are #AdminProud, and what advice they have for those considering the admin profession. At the beginning of the month, we highlighted some of the fantastic...
One question I get asked a lot is, “How do I get started as a virtual assistant?” Many admins are eager for advice on how to strike out on their own and begin their virtual assistant business. Yet they don’t know where to start. While there’s no exact science behind...
There has been a lot of buzz in several of the Facebook and LinkedIn admin groups recently about virtual assistance. People have been asking, “How do I become a virtual assistant (VA)?” “Where do I find clients as a VA?” “Can I do VA work on the side and still work at...
If you received a call today from a recruiter with a lead for your dream job, how quickly could you get an updated resume to them? Do you have a professional portfolio of work samples to visually showcase your skills in an interview? Does your LinkedIn profile include...
No matter how well you perform your job duties, no position is ever really safe. Even the most outstanding administrative professional can lose their job, through no fault of their own, at any given time. Your company could go out of business. Your executive may...
April is Admin Appreciation Month and we’re celebrating you! Recently, we asked our audience to complete a brief survey about the importance of the admin profession. Specifically, we wanted to know why our admins chose their career path, and what makes them...
It’s Admin Appreciation Month at All Things Admin! And we are so excited about all of the awesome training opportunities and admin recognition events happening for you in April! To help you keep track of what’s available, we’ve created our annual Admin Appreciation...
When it comes to your career, do you shy away from the spotlight? Or are you comfortable taking center stage? A lot of admins would rather hide in the corner than have the attention on them. However, when it comes to being considered for a promotion, raise, or...
Your personal brand exists – whether you manage it or not. From your social media page updates to the emails you send, and even the way you set up your workspace – all of these things (and more) reflect on your personal brand. But why is it so important? Your personal...
The following is a true story about a former colleague. It was a week after Thanksgiving when she got the news her job was being eliminated. She had noticed the workload had been lighter during the past few months. But layoffs? Seriously? Right before Christmas? She...
Looking for a way to energize your admin career and charge into the second half of 2019? Join Julie Perrine and other admin leaders in New York City for the Executive Leadership Support Forum! Title: Executive Leadership Support Forum Date: June 19-20, 2019 Location:...
Systems and procedures both help your office run smoothly. They facilitate stress relief, make your job easier, and allow someone else to do your job with little to no problem if you’re sick, on vacation, or out of the office. Yet systems and procedures aren’t exactly...