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Ask a Mentor: What free resources could help me?

Ask a Mentor: What free resources could help me?

by Women Communicators of Austin | Nov 23, 2014 | Ask a Mentor

Written by Sandra Kleinsasser My peer mentor is very generous with her time and advice, but I need more help building my skills and managing my job search. Can you suggest no-cost resources online or locally?   We’re glad you’ve made a connection with a volunteer...

Ask a Mentor: Am I Cut Out for Freelancing?

by Women Communicators of Austin | Nov 2, 2014 | Ask a Mentor

Dear Mentors, I think I might want to try freelancing, because ditching the 8 to 5 routine sounds heavenly. But, I am easily distracted. How do you make yourself work when there is so much freedom? —Dreaming of My Own Schedule   Start with an actionable plan...

Advice We Would Have Handed out 20 Years Ago

by Women Communicators of Austin | Oct 5, 2014 | Ask a Mentor

Not long ago, Michelle Santos challenged the Careers over Coffee group to talk about advice they would have given themselves 10 years ago. We wondered about 20 years ago. You remember 1994, don’t you? The year Lion King and Forrest Gump came out. Oh, and...
Ask a Mentor: How Do You Get Around A Weakness?

Ask a Mentor: How Do You Get Around A Weakness?

by Emily Fraser | Jun 8, 2014 | Ask a Mentor, Featured Home

Edited by Sandra Kleinsasser When you hand a WCA mentor a bag of lemons, don’t be surprised if she’s serving lemonade shortly. Our volunteer mentors share some solid advice on dealing with weaknesses on the Mentor Program webpage. Dear Mentors, What is your “Achilles...
Ask a Mentor: Help, I’m Holding Myself Back Before I Get Started

Ask a Mentor: Help, I’m Holding Myself Back Before I Get Started

by Emily Fraser | May 12, 2014 | Ask a Mentor, Featured Home

Edited by Sandra Kleinsasser Recently a dozen WCA mentors met with students from the UT and Texas State WCA chapters for a fun and productive morning of “Speed Mentoring.”  As you might expect, some of the students are worried about their upcoming job hunts.  Our...

Ask a Mentor: Who Should I Ask for Help?

by Emily Fraser | Mar 11, 2014 | Ask a Mentor, Featured Home

Edited by Sandra Kleinsasser I’m confused about whether I need a mentor or a coach to help me with some career questions and work/life issues. What’s the difference and who’s right for me? There may not be an either/or answer to this question, as many folks call on...
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