Like it or not, social media is a required component of your administrative toolbox. A recent Jobvite.com survey of recruiters showed 87% of recruiters are using LinkedIn to evaluate candidates when hiring, followed by 43% who are using Facebook and 22% who are using...
April is Admin Appreciation Month at All Things Admin! And we are putting the spotlight on you and your career all month long! We'll be sharing more exciting details about what's coming in April next week, but we have two gifts to share with you now: a free webinar...
What happens when you’re out of the office for vacation, training, or recovering from being sick? Can someone fill in for you without major disruption to the office? Are you ready to get serious about launching your procedures manual project? If you’re ready to tackle...
We’ve been clearing loads of clutter, digging out from stacks of paper and files, creating systems for workflow and filing, and we aren’t even finished yet! If you missed our free webinar last week, and still want to participate in the challenge, there’s still time!...
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...
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...
Part of the beauty of the admin profession is that it has so much potential. When you choose to pursue an admin job, you can take it wherever you want to! There is so much room for growth in the admin role – whether you choose to stay in it or step out of the...
Do you have a system for keeping your digital files organized? When was the last time you cleaned out or archived your digital files? Sometimes it’s easier to ignore your digital files until you need something because they’re not on your desk in front of you. And...
You landed an interview at a company you’d love to work for…now what? To ace an interview you need to be as prepared as possible, and that means doing two crucial things. First, practice your interview techniques. Find a friend or family member who you can ask you...
A disaster – natural or otherwise – can happen at anytime. And there’s no way to be 100% ready for every possible scenario. For example, one of our team members was the victim of a house fire late last year. She never expected to be put in that situation, but she had...
Have you created a procedures binder but need a better solution for sharing it with team members? Maybe you’ve heard of Microsoft OneNote but don’t know where to get started using it in your job? Are you looking for a tool to help you streamline and organize all of...
Are you... 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 you’re the only one who knows how to do certain critical tasks? Ready to create an office procedures binder but just don’t...