Ask a Mentor 8 - Women Communicators of Austin

Ask a Mentor: How do I job hunt when I’m socially awkward?

by Women Communicators of Austin | Nov 26, 2018 | Ask a Mentor, Featured Home

Dear Mentors,
I’m somewhat socially awkward—in fact, I’d go so far as to call myself an introvert. How am I going to be able to look for a new job?
I can’t bear the thought of having to network, or go in front of an interview panel to talk about…

Ask a Mentor: Am I Spooking My Clients?

by Julie Tereshchuk | Oct 15, 2018 | Ask a Mentor, Blog, Featured Home

Dear Mentors,
I’d heard my freelance friends talk about clients ghosting, but I never thought it would happen to me. Now, I’ve had two potential clients go silent in the past three months. Both business owners contacted me first. Both described (in great detail) work that sounded like a great match. Both…

Ask a Mentor: When Do I Tell Someone They’re Under-performing?

by Women Communicators of Austin | Oct 10, 2018 | Ask a Mentor, Blog, Featured Home

Dear Mentors,
How long do I wait to tell someone they are under-performing? My recent promotion means I have some new direct reports. I’m struggling with one young team member. She is very enthusiastic but needs a LOT…

Ask A Mentor: Am I Too Friendly With My Boss?

by Women Communicators of Austin | Jul 30, 2018 | Ask a Mentor, Blog, Featured Home

Got your own career conundrum you’d like advice on? Then sign up for the WCA peer mentoring program. It’s free to members! It’s all about peers who care helping their fellow WCA members. Compiled and edited by Julie Tereshchuk Dear Mentors, My friend says...

Ask a Mentor: How To Make the Switch to Freelance

by Women Communicators of Austin | Jul 18, 2018 | Ask a Mentor, Blog, Featured Home, uncategorized, WCAustin

Got your own career conundrum you’d like advice on? Then sign up for the WCA peer mentoring program. It’s free to members! It’s all about peers who care helping their fellow WCA members. How To Make the Switch to Freelance Compiled and edited by Julie...

Ask A Mentor: Tips On Controlling Workflow

by Women Communicators of Austin | May 20, 2018 | Ask a Mentor, Blog, Featured Home, Guest Posts

Dear Mentors, Do you have any suggestions on how we can get control of our workflow and still be responsive to sales? Background: I’m part of a marketing team that has worked hard to define our priorities, schedule projects and allocate resources to best support our...