Q&A Sessions | The Career Success Library

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2022

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2022

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2022

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2021

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2020

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2020

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

When/how to ask for a raise given the current climate

How to stay visible when working remotely

How to work with a micromanager

How to remember important info in job interviews

What is the value of CAP or PACE certification for the organization?

And so much more!

Results

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2022

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2022

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2022

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2020

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2020

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2020

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