Q&A Sessions | The Career Success Library

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How professional certifications benefit your career

Which certifications are best for administrative professionals

How long is TOO long with the same organization or in the same role?

How to know when it’s time to find a new job

How to deal with short-term job changes on a resume

And so much more!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to prepare to transition to management

What to do when you’re passed over for a promotion

How to decline doing work you’ve done in the past

How to handle workplace miscommunications with co-workers

How to enhance your interview skills

How to prepare a business proposal for a project you’d like to undertake

And so much more!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to know when it’s time to start a job search (even if you’re not miserable where you are)

How to repair a damaged personal brand

Can you get back on track after going “backwards” in your career?

How to find high-level, high-expertise roles (e.g. Chief of Staff, Sr. EA)

How to be sure you’re choosing the right career path

How to deal when your boss requests a lot of “status reports” but never looks at them

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

What professional development books should you add to your reading list?

How to deal with negative coworkers

How to deal with a micro-managing non-manager

How to look for a good recruiter

How to respectfully decline an offer to apply for a job

How to handle being treated like “just a secretary”

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

What to do when you get a formal warning for performance improvement

How to display education on a resume when you don’t have a college degree

What professional certifications are best and why they matter

How to keep track of items you’re waiting on from others

When and how to follow up on job applications

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to handle an employment gap due to illness

How to be grateful for a raise/promotion, but still discuss your next career steps

How to balance being an approachable manager with getting your own work done

How to share difficult feedback with your boss

Is it possible to get a new job when over the age of 50?

How to get out of a conversation you don’t want to be having at work

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to deal with a rude job interviewer

How to handle a micromanager

How to use LinkedIn for your job search (when connected with your boss)

How to go from co-worker to supervisor

How to take a step backwards in your career

What to do when your performance review is always positive but lacking substance

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach April 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to handle distracting co-worker behavior

How the admin field is evolving and how to remain relevant as an admin

How to deal with career regrets/mistakes

How to get people to actually read your email messages

How to know when it’s time to retire

How to deal with major organizational culture changes

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

What is the best resume format?

What is the best salary negotiation advice?

Should you check email first thing in the morning?

How to handle a title change that feels like a step backwards

How to list current employment on LinkedIn when you’re unemployed

How to handle projects assignments from people who are not your boss

And much, much more!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to stop procrastinating when you feel overwhelmed

How to turn a passion into a career

How to on-board a new c-level Executive Assistant to your organization

How to conquer the feeling of being “invisible”

How to approach a job search when moving to another state

And much, much more!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to set career goals that “pump” you up (and why you need them)

How to stay focused at work when you’re having personal turmoil

How (and when) to face the fear, take the risk, and make a job change

How to create a company communications policy

How to deal with bosses (and others) who delay your work by not doing their work

What to do when you’ve been job searching and not get any interviews

And much, much more!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2018

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to address it when others get credit for your work

How to deal with a micromanager

How to tell your boss you want to transfer to another department

How to schedule meetings with lots of high-level people without going crazy

How to manage “daily” communication when you support multiple managers

And much, much more!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2018

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to convince your manager to approve an internal transfer when you’re a critical part of the team

Resources for updating your tech skills

How to deal when you’re in the midst of a major leadership transition

How to reduce awkwardness with peers when you’re promoted

Tools for tracking attendance when coordinating events

And much, much more!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2018

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to keep personal issues at home and focus on work

How to recover when you’ve been “slipping” up on the job

When to go for your dream job or stick it out where you are

How to deal with breakroom slobs!

How to get people to appreciate the work you do more

How to deal with “windbags” who talk about non-work related things for HOURS

The pros and cons of temporary positions, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement

And much, much more!!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2018

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to market yourself and self-promote with 20+ years of experience

How to deal when you’re bored at work and don’t have enough to do

The most common things missing from resumes

How to on-board a new executive (as a support professional)

The pitfalls to watch for when managing someone else’s email inbox

And much more!

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