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Soft Skills Training: 8 Soft Skills Courses to Elevate Your Career

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You could even ask someone with the skills you seek to mentor you and provide regular feedback and advice. For example, you can improve time management skills by tracking the time it takes you to complete tasks, making a daily to-do list and giving yourself microbreaks between projects.

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How to Upskill Yourself to Earn More Money 

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Upskilling, or the process of taking your skills to the next level at work, can be a great way to increase your value at your current company and help you negotiate a higher salary when you start looking for your next employment adventure. Final thought. Final thought.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I also haven’t been growing or learning anything new since Day 1 because my boss won’t give me projects. It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. Granted, I understand that many managers are busy and it’s faster for them to do certain projects.

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Answering Your Questions

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

If you are an outstanding worker they will come to you with bigger projects, a better title, and discussions about your future. There are others who mean well, but never have enough time to mentor you. If you are their #1 candidate, you have some power by how much they court you or negotiate with you. This is how you'll know.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I make an incredible salary so when I tell my husband and friends I want to explore other avenues, they think I'm crazy. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. Do NOT go to your boss and say, “I’d love more work and projects.” My boss seems oblivious.

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Top 10 Best Financial Resources for Women

Bonnie Low Kramen

Some helpful business assets these organizations provide include mentors, templates for documents and contracts, free professional advice, and online training courses. If you need help negotiating your new salary, read this article I wrote first. Pursuing Your Dream Career. Have always wanted an MBA? Bonus Resource!

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The Enneagram at Work: Which Number Are You?

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Sixes are the most loyal employees of all the Enneagram types, sometimes putting up with a difficult boss or lackluster salary for longer than they should. Since conflict isn’t scary to them, they easily sniff out others’ weaknesses and can be powerful negotiators. Motivated by: Security and support Fears: Chaos, blame and fear itself.