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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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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2021

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2021

    Topics covered include..

  • How to handle a meeting manager that constantly derails the meeting
  • How to separate what you control vs. what you influence as an assistant
  • How to adapt if your manager/leader has a different work style than you (and is a micromanager!)
  • How to deal when someone is lying about you to your boss
  • How to deal when your boss is nit-picking your work
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2021

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2021

    Topics covered include..

  • Training options for administrative professionals
  • How to get started as a virtual assistant
  • How to manage multiple projects at once
  • How to handle a manager who deflects trouble and has his own agenda
  • How to cope with job search burnout
  • How older candidates can be competitive in a job search
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2020

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2020

    Topics covered include..

  • How to build better communication systems while working from home
  • The most critical skills administrative professionals will need in 2021 and beyond
  • How to get control when your new job is lacking communication
  • How to be competitive when you’re overqualified for a job
  • Certification options for administrative professionals and project management
  • And much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2020

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2020

    Topics covered include..

  • How to help a team member be more confident and take on more leadership
  • How to deal with short stints on a resume and not look like a job hopper
  • What to do if you’re ready to take a job you’re passionate about, but worried that the pay isn’t enough
  • How to change careers when you’re not far from retirement
  • What skills will be most crucial for admins post-COVID
  • And much, much more!
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