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This High School is Doing Whatever it Takes to Mentor First-Generation Students

Success

In Homer’s ancient story The Odyssey , the goddess Athena, disguised as old man Mentor, reveals to the hero’s son the right path to take. Skip forward several millennia and across the Atlantic to an urban high school preparing teens for life after graduation, and the image of mentor-as-lone-sage doesn’t quite paint the picture.

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3 Action Steps for an Honest Self-Assessment

Success

Develop confidence. You must develop confidence to take actions that will advance you and your business or career. But building confidence is not as simple as it sounds. Confidence is a constant work in progress to maintain the balancing act between pride and uncertainty. Talk it out. Listen to them.

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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

Allwork

This is a shift from the past two years where companies were fiercely competing to recruit interns and recent graduates. Although the U.S. This will help you feel more confident and make a positive impression during interviews. Many of the top-paying and most sought-after large companies, such as Google, Meta, and McKinsey & Co.,

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. Experienced women who guide and nurture the aspirations of the next generation play a pivotal role in ensuring a more gender-inclusive future.

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Experts Weigh in on 17 Investments for a Rich Life

Success

The world class knows that college is just the beginning of lifelong learning. Put your money toward classes, seminars and books that will make you more successful.”. If you have international clients or want to grow your business internationally, learning other languages is a wise investment of your time and money.

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Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

All Things Admin

You aren’t confident with some of the basic functions. If you take a couple Excel classes, learn how to streamline the report assembly process, and save yourself at least an hour per week, that’s 50+ hours over the course of the year. But you know that part of the reason it takes so long is that you’re not an efficient Excel user.

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The Skills You Need to be Great Boss

On The Job

You'll need to work to position yourself to be thought of a potential boss, says Daryl Pigat , branch manager for Robert Half International. He also suggests it's a good idea to find a more senior manager to serve as a mentor or to lead a project at work. Hone your communication skills. Join professional associations.

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