Compensation | The Career Success Library

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 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 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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

How to transition from being an assistant to a manager

How to identify key accomplishments

How to address pay scale changes that aren’t aligned with the market

How to handle working with a colleague who oversteps and has irritating personality quirks

How to build a strategic partnership with an executive who doesn’t “follow through”

How to stay relevant in the new working world

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to know if you should go for your “dream” career

What to do if you’re not advancing at your current organization

How to manage stress/anxiety during a job search

How to move from admin to management (without direct managerial experience)

How to determine an appropriate “retention bonus” for yourself

How to get more respect in your role

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to organize business cards and potential contacts

Should you take a pay cut for a new job?

Is Virtual Assistance a viable business and how to get started

What do you do to stay motivated and moving forward when you’re no longer focused on “moving up”?

How to handle a short-term job on your resume

The strange social dynamics of a family business

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2019

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to avoid the “curse” of long-term employment with one company

How to improve your interview capabilities

How to negotiate a salary increase based on benefits you’ve declined

How to work with a new Chief of Staff (or anyone who might impact your ability to perform)

What to do when your email inbox has over 5000 messages!

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 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 2018

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

Can you still get ahead in your career without a college degree?

How to use a professional portfolio when you don’t have a lot of examples of your work

How to schedule a lot of last-minute meetings with a lot of different people

What to do when your company tells you your wage is capped

What to do when you’re job searching and missing an important qualification

And much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach December 2017

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to teach people how to do things (instead of doing it for them) without making them angry

How to get admins to work together as a team

Job search tips when you want to stay in the same role but change industry

How to get people to use their resources (instead of relying on you)

How to confront fear in job search and move past the mental barriers

What to do when you deserve a raise or promotion, and keep asking, but never get one

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2017

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to rebuild trust with your boss after it’s broken

How to find a new career path

How to ask for a raise (without sounding ungrateful)

How to manage a small team and position yourself for advancement into management

How to create a desk manual for your role

And MUCH more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2017

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

Are administrative certifications recognized by companies?

What to do if you don’t like your job

How to contribute more meaningfully as an administrative professional

How to handle a layoff with early notification

How (and when) to ask for increased compensation when other team members have been laid off and you’re taking their responsibilities

And MUCH more!

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