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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 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 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 October 2020

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2020

    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!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2020

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2020

    Topics covered include..

  • How to stay “in the loop” while on maternity leave
  • How to inquire about job security during an interview
  • How to address privacy concerns with LinkedIn
  • How/when to discuss your work-from-home preference during a job search
  • And so much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2019

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2019

    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!!
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    The New Rules of Modern Job Search

    The New Rules of Modern Job Search

    Job search today is not the same as it was even just a few years ago. Technology has changed the game and will continue to. This session explores the latest trends and techniques, and shares the essential do’s and don’ts for executing a successful job search in today’s competitive market.

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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2018

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach May 2018

    Topics covered include…

  • Best practices for job searching as an “older” employee
  • Questions to ask in a job interview to determine company culture
  • How to create a partnership and build trust with an “acting” temporary executive
  • How to prepare for a job search due to a move
  • How to be more eloquent and thoughtful in your spoken word
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2018

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2018

    Topics covered include…

  • How to advance in your career (at any age!)
  • Tips for job interviews
  • How to get your “mojo” back when you’ve been working the same job for years and aren’t feeling challenged
  • How to overcome intimidation with your boss
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    Coaching Call: February 2017

    Coaching Call: February 2017

    In this session, we discuss:

  • How to answer the “what is your biggest weakness” question in an interview
  • How to avoid becoming obsolete in the workplace (at any age)
  • Tips for keeping up with a very high performing, driven executive
  • How to find what career fits you best
  • The best organizing tool to help you remember tasks
  • And much, much more!
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    Coaching Call: January 2017

    Coaching Call: January 2017

    In this session, we discuss:

  • What technical skills are most needed for administrative professionals
  • How to get feedback after a job interview where you didn’t get an offer
  • How to avoid burnout
  • How to prepare for and handle career transitions
  • How to get re-energized with work when you’re bored
  • And much, much more!
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    Coaching Call: February 2014

    Coaching Call: February 2014

    In this session, we discuss:

  • How to get attention from prospective employers when you don’t have an “in” at the company
  • How to manage someone else’s calendar
  • The number one thing you should do to improve your chances of career success
  • How to make a good impression in your first month on the job
  • And much, much more!
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    Coaching Call: August 2013

    Coaching Call: August 2013

    In this session, we discuss:

  • How to determine whether to quit your job or stick it out
  • How important is mental engagement in professional satisfaction
  • How to address difficult topics in job interviews
  • And much, much more!
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