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Passed Over for a Promotion: How to Deal

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On a recent free coaching call , I heard from a loyal blog reader who was feeling distraught. In a nutshell, her situation was this: After interviewing for almost six months, she thought it as a “sure thing” that she’d be offered a new position in her department. Then, as if from nowhere, an external candidate was selected for the role.

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

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So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. Shockingly, that blog got really popular really fast. My blog was actually purchased by a start-up company (an online community for admins) and I was hired to help build it.

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Career Success A to Z:B Is For Brag

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Here’s a valuable perspective shift: Self-promotion (or “bragging”) is a way of marketing yourself. I’ll continue to build on this advertising idea as I share a few best practices for self-promoting in the workplace. However, self-promotion doesn’t have to be reserved solely for those occasions. How to Brag the Right Way.

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Career Success A to Z: K is for Karma

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Every day, people move around and get promoted. Members have the option to sign up and receive blog posts directly in their email inbox as soon as they are published. Building Career Karma means recognizing this truth and doing your best to create a positive future by living a positive present. The working world is a small place.

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4 Social Resume Strategies to Help You Get Seen and Get Hired

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Start a Blog. Blogs got a bad reputation a while ago. These days, the status has changed quite a bit thanks to high-quality blogs that offer insight and education on topics ranging from entrepreneurship to home schooling to politics and more. Blogging offers a number of benefits. Blogging attracts people to you.

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Career Success A to Z: E is for Etiquette

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Raises & Promotions. Because etiquette has a powerful impact on how others see you, it can influence your chances of getting a raise or a promotion. Members have the option to sign up and receive blog posts directly in their email inbox as soon as they are published. Teamwork & Relationships.

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Career Success A to Z: L is for Lifelong Learning

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However, you should never do it with the sole intention of demanding a higher salary or promotion based on the shiny certificate you’ll possess when completed. Members have the option to sign up and receive blog posts directly in their email inbox as soon as they are published.

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