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Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2024

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2024

Topics covered include…

  • How to work better when under pressure?
  • How to prepare for potential retaliation when advancing in your career?
  • What are your favorite resources for work-related learning?
  • What is a good reason for a career break (when asked by an interviewer)?
  • How to deal with feeling “bounced around”?
  • When is an appropriate time to ask for a referral letter?
  • and much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2023

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2023

    Topics covered include…

  • How to ask for mundane work to be taken away so you can focus on more challenging work?
  • What should you do about nepotism at work?
  • What to do if you enjoy the people you work with but are feeling burnt out with little motivation?
  • What specific steps can you take to figure out your next career move? 
  • Is AI going to eliminate that administrative role?
  • and much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2023

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2023

    Topics covered include…

  • How can goals be elevated using the SMART framework to show progress and advancement?
  • Tips to shift how others see you when you’ve been promoted but still feel you’re being pigeon-holed?
  • How to advance your career in another part of the organization? How to negotiate tackling a project in addition to your current position?
  • How to deal when a co-worker becomes a supervisor and coach them on leadership? 
  • What skill training do EAs need?
  • And much, much more! 
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2023

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2023

    Topics covered include…

  • How to deal with a leader who spends a lot of “work hours” out of the office and on “non-work” activities?
  • How to help a leader manage their inbox?
  • What are some ways to get the passion back for work?
  • What to when the boss is “too busy” to meet? 
  • How to deal with a manager who isn’t supportive of your advancement?
  • And much, much more! 
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2023

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2023

    Topics covered include…

  • Is it smart to make a career change within 10 years of retirement?
  • Tips for job searching in a new town
  • Should you use photos and color in resumes?
  • How many years of work history should you include on your resume?
  • How to explain why you left your last job in an interview?
  • And much, much more! 
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2022

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2022

    Topics covered include…

  • Combatting agism in job interviews
  • How to know why you weren’t hired
  • How to become a better “mind reader”
  • How to address a boss whose behavior is negatively impacting the team
  • How to job search for roles in “semi-retirement”
  • And much, much more! 
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2022

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2022

    Topics covered include…

  • Should administrative professionals title and compensation be tied to their executives?
  • How to deal during a hostile takeover?
  • Tips for networking during a conference
  • How to persuade your boss not to wait until the last minute for requests?
  • How to advocate to make your role remote?
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2022

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2022

    Topics covered include…

  • How to ask for a job description/title change so you can move to a higher pay grade
  • How to organize workspace (when do personal items become too much?)
  • What are some fresh ideas for goal setting?
  • What to do when you’re burned out (stay or leave)?
  • How EAs can add value and contribute to digitization
  • How to assess remote work opportunities
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2021

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2021

    Topics covered include..

  • What is “Forced Ranking” in the performance review process and how common is it?
  • How to handle team building events where people are drinking too much
  • What are some resources for starting a VA business? And how do you manage “balance” while starting a side hustle?
  • How to respond if your boss asks, “Are you happy at work?”
  • How to stay connected with an “indirect” supervisor who is working remotely
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2021

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2021

    Topics covered include..

  • What to do if you’ve been pigeon-holed at your current company and can’t advance
  • How to care for yourself during the pandemic (and beyond)
  • How to ask for a raise when your duties have expanded significantly
  • How to address an ethics concern
  • How to diffuse a situation and prevent it from escalating
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2021

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2021

    Topics covered include..

  • Ideas for setting SMART goals
  • How to get a job supporting people at a higher level when you lack direct experience
  • How to justify being involved in more meetings
  • How to keep meetings on track and stay within their time limit
  • How to deal when your contributions are overlooked while others are abundantly praised
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2021

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2021

    Topics covered include..

  • Tips for providing feedback
  • The do’s and don’ts when interacting with clients and associates on behalf of your boss
  • How to be a leader when others have more experience and have been at the company longer
  • How to handle gaps in employment on your resume
  • What to do when your boss changes your process and it has a detrimental impact
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2021

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2021

    Topics covered include..

  • How to start a relationship with a new manager on the right foot
  • What to do if you’re getting a lot of job interviews, but not getting any offers
  • Should you wait for the pandemic to “end” before you start a job search?
  • When managing someone else’s inbox, how do you get over the concern that there are “messages you shouldn’t see”?
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2021

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2021

    Topics covered include..

  • How to improve accuracy and attention to detail
  • How to manage the calendar with both in-person and virtual meetings
  • How to successfully transition into a new job
  • How to address gaps in employment in your resume
  • How to signal to your network on LinkedIn that you’re job searching
  • How to build a strong relationship with a new leader
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2021

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2021

    Topics covered include..

  • How to get a job as an EA when you’ve never held the title before but you’ve done the work
  • Options for part-time remote work as an administrative professional
  • How do you know which careers are in-demand during the pandemic?
  • How to deal with a boss who respects you, but treats everyone else poorly
  • How to advocate for a raise, even during a downturn
  • How to deal with imposter syndrome when recently promoted
  • And much, much more!
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