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You're 15 minutes into a conversation with someone who says:

"I've been applying for jobs for about four months. I'm doing everything people tell me - good CV, tailored applications - but nothing's working. I'm starting to lose confidence. Maybe I'm just not cut out for this anymore."  What should you do?


You've worked with someone a few times. They've just found a new job and they're really grateful. They say:

"Thank you so much for all your help! You've been amazing. I'd love to stay in touch - can I add you on Facebook?" What should you do?


During a conversation about career options, someone mentions:

"Honestly, I don't know if I can keep going. My partner controls all our money and gets angry when I talk about working. Last week when I mentioned applying for jobs, things got... well, it wasn't good. But please don't tell anyone - I don't want to make things worse." What should you do?


Someone tells you:

"I'm thinking about going back to work after having kids, but I'm worried. It's been five years and everything's probably changed. I don't even know where to start." What's the best first question to ask?


You're at the library staff meeting. Your manager asks everyone to share highlights from the past month. A colleague says:

"I'd love to hear about some of the people you've been helping as a Career Ally - any success stories?" What should you share?


Module 1 - Why this matters

Confidence

Which Career Ally skill feels most relevant to your current role?

When could you first practice this skill?

What would help you feel more confident as you start?

What's your biggest concern about starting?

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Module 6_ Reflection & Feedback

Module 2 - How to Have Great Career Conversations

Module 3 - Using Digital Tools to Enhance Conversations

Module 4 - When and How to Connect People to Deeper Support

Module 5 - Building and Keeping Trust Through Ethical Practice

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Wrong Answer

You're 15 minutes into a conversation with someone who says:

"I've been applying for jobs for about four months. I'm doing everything people tell me - good CV, tailored applications - but nothing's working. I'm starting to lose confidence. Maybe I'm just not cut out for this anymore."

What should you do?

You've worked with someone a few times. They've just found a new job and they're really grateful. They say:

"Thank you so much for all your help! You've been amazing. I'd love to stay in touch - can I add you on Facebook?"

What should you do?

During a conversation about career options, someone mentions:

"Honestly, I don't know if I can keep going. My partner controls all our money and gets angry when I talk about working. Last week when I mentioned applying for jobs, things got... well, it wasn't good. But please don't tell anyone - I don't want to make things worse."

What should you do?

Someone tells you:

"I'm thinking about going back to work after having kids, but I'm worried. It's been five years and everything's probably changed. I don't even know where to start."

What's the best first question to ask?

Use the 4-question model to explore their situation, then suggest they work with a qualified coach who can provide deeper support over several sessions

Give them advice on how to improve their CV and applications

Show them Ask.Nim and let them work on it independently

Tell them they just need to keep trying and not give up

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Accept the friend request - they're just being friendly and grateful

CA - Module 6