Job Search | The Career Success Library

Job Search Success Checklist

Ready to for a new job? Whether you’re looking internally or externally, the steps outlined in this simple checklist provide a straightforward roadmap to kick off a successful search!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2023

Q&A Sessions

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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2023

Q&A Sessions

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!

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 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!

Get That Promotion! Strategies for Career Advancement

Training Webinars

So you want to advance your career? Better get in line…you’re not the only one! If you’d rather jump to the front of the line, there are certain things you can do to position yourself as the perfect person for that promotion. Earning your next big career move requires more than just wanting it. You have to build the reputation, relationships and results to prove you’re worthy. This webinar will show you how!

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 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 August 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

How to cite a partially-completed degree on your resume

How to talk about emotionally charged topics in a job interview

Should I tell my employer about my job hunt?

Should I advocate to keep tasks that a new EA is trying to take?

My job might be eliminated in 6 months…when should I start job searching?

Book recommendations for expanding strategic/creative thinking and managing organizational restructure

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach June 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include..

How to get ahead when a manager is “sabotaging” your growth

How to deal a new co-worker who is overstepping

How to evaluate whether a situation is ethical or not

Is it possible to change jobs during the pandemic?

How to shift perceptions of administrative staff

How will AI impact the admin field?

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach April 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to focus with an “open door” policy

Should you correct your boss’s grammar? If so, how?

How the COVID-19 pandemic might impact work in the future and how to adapt to stay marketable

Tips for a successful video job interview

And so much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach March 2020

Q&A Sessions

Topics covered include…

How to stop job hopping

How to remember to share examples during job interviews (using the STAR method)

How to set specific career goals

How to deal with work-related stress

And so much more!

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