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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!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2021

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2021

Topics covered include..

Tips for providing feedback

The do’s and don’ts when interacting with clients and associates on behalf of your boss

How to be a leader when others have more experience and have been at the company longer

How to handle gaps in employment on your resume

What to do when your boss changes your process and it has a detrimental impact

And much, much more!

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2020

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2020

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 August 2020

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach August 2020

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 January 2020

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach January 2020

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!

Resume Critique Workshop 2019

Resume Critique Workshop 2019

Training Webinars

During the session, Chrissy provides constructive feedback on resumes submitted by Library members.

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2019

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach November 2019

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!!

The New Rules of Modern Job Search

The New Rules of Modern Job Search

Training Webinars

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.

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2019

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach July 2019

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 | Ask the Career Coach June 2019

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 | Ask the Career Coach March 2019

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 September 2018

Q&A | Ask the Career Coach September 2018

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!

Resume Writing Best Practices

Training Webinars

Learn Chrissy’s treasured “secrets” for writing attention-grabbing resumes. Even if you’re not planning on job searching anytime soon, don’t miss this training. If and when you’re ready to revise your resume, you’ll have everything you need to get the job done (and get the job you want!).