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Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2025

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2025

Topics covered include…

  • How to achieve your professional goal when layoffs have altered job responsibilities?
  • How to advocate for professional development when you’re approaching retirement?
  • How to start working more strategically with your leaders?
  • How to set goals when you’re close to retirement?
  • How to deal with a repeated question you’ve answered – but it keeps getting asked!
  • and much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2025

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2025

    Topics covered include…

  • How to prevent work passion from being all-consuming?
  • How to host team events when staff are required to man reception desks?
  • How to reframe your mindset after having pay reduced?
  • How to keep momentum before exiting (when also facing furloughs)?
  • How to prepare for an administrative review and possible reorg or reduction?
  • and much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2025

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach February 2025

    Topics covered include…

  • How do you handle personal tasks as an Executive Assistant?
  • How to deal when you have limited career advancement opportunities and multiple people who devalue your role?
  • What to do if you want to pursue a new career but can’t make headway?
  • Is it okay to question a role that has a contract to renew annually based on performance?
  • How to handle having responsibilities taken away?
  • and much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2024

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach October 2024

    Topics covered include…

  • What is the best way to show a gap of employment on your resume?
  • What is the best way to stay motivated when heading towards the end of your career, and also facing lots of changes?
  • What do you think are the most important skills for an assistant?
  • What skills will help me succeed during times of LOTS of change?
  • How to prepare for a performance review after being written up?
  • and much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2024

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2024

    Topics covered include…

  • Should I look for remote only position at a new organization after working at the same organization for 36 years?
  • How to respond when you’re ghosted for an interview, then contacted later?
  • What are the best sites for professional development?
  • How to improve after being given feedback that you “lack polish” after an interview?
  • What to do to keep your energy and interest up during slow times?
  • How to answer the question: “Do you have any questions for us?” at the end of an interview.
  • and much, much more!
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    Job Search Tip Sheet

    Job Search Tip Sheet

    Launching a job search is a daunting task. This tip sheet will help you get organized and think through your approach and the necessary steps, ensuring you’re set you up for a quick and successful transition. 

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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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    Resume Critique Workshop 2023 (Member Bonus)

    Resume Critique Workshop 2023 (Member Bonus)

    Are you ready to spruce up your resume? During this workshop, I’ll share best practices while providing constructive feedback on several resumes submitted by YOU. If you’re thinking about launching a job search, embarking on a career transition, or going after that big promotion, now is the time to prepare.

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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2023

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2023

    Topics covered include…

  • How to ask for mundane work to be taken away so you can focus on more challenging work?
  • What should you do about nepotism at work?
  • What to do if you enjoy the people you work with but are feeling burnt out with little motivation?
  • What specific steps can you take to figure out your next career move? 
  • Is AI going to eliminate that administrative role?
  • and much, much more!
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    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2023

    Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2023

    Topics covered include…

  • How can goals be elevated using the SMART framework to show progress and advancement?
  • Tips to shift how others see you when you’ve been promoted but still feel you’re being pigeon-holed?
  • How to advance your career in another part of the organization? How to negotiate tackling a project in addition to your current position?
  • How to deal when a co-worker becomes a supervisor and coach them on leadership? 
  • What skill training do EAs need?
  • And much, much more! 
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