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3 Things I’ve Learned from Managing Entry-Level Employees

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When he first interviewed with my company, he was rough around the edges. It might sound like a cliché, but from Alex, I learned not to judge a book by its cover. I’ve worked with college students and other entry-level employees for over 20 years, and I still learn new things from them all the time. Everyone has a story.

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Administrative Professionals Day 2019 – A Message from Dana

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The themes of those interactions always encourage learning and challenging yourself while realizing how far you have already come. I admire and appreciate the diversity of our group; there is so much to learn from every experience level. Please enjoy Administrative Professionals Day. Dana is also available to speak to small groups.

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Backstage Capital Is Funding Startups by Underestimated Entrepreneurs

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Christie Pitts, Backstage Capital’s general partner, talks about the early days of the Los Angeles-based company and how she got involved: Working in the music industry, Hamilton learned about startups and networked with investors and entrepreneurs. When she started Backstage, Arlan went all in on this idea.

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8 Ways to Support Formerly Incarcerated Citizens Reentering Society

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Instead, he advocates for “having an open, honest interview process where guys can go and talk about, ’Hey, I did make a mistake, but this is what I’ve learned and how I’ve changed, and how this benefits you.’” He later went on to win PEP’s 2019 Barbed Wire to Business pitch competition.

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Black History Month Interview Series: Lacretia Adamski

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Black History Month Interview Series. In 2019, I earned a WSET Level 2 certification (with Merit) and it’s been a gamechanger in my cooking and event planning. Because there’s so much to learn about wine, I’ve continued doing self-study in my downtime. Meet Lacretia Adamski , Senior Executive Assistant at Salesforce.

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How to Inspire Creativity on a Deadline

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In fact, in a 2019 Harvard Business School interview with Teresa Amabile, she discussed how current managerial practices often stifle creativity at work. Go on a mission to learn as much as you can about the problem you are looking to solve and consider every potential solution. Immerse yourself in the material.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports. In 2020, more than a third of Americans freelanced — up 22% from 2019, CNBC reports. 24 million Americans consider abandoning their careers for self-employment, according to FreshBooks’s 2019 Self-Employment in America Report. It’s growing.