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How Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Your Work Life

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EI is a sought-after trait in job candidates, especially for leading teams or working in customer service. If you are unsure how to develop empathy, try reading literature or watching TV shows with complex characters and discussing these personalities with a friend or mentor. Communicate directly.

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The Administrative EFX by Debbie Gross

Office Dynamics

In those days I was an office manager with 3 people reporting to me and my salary was growing at less than 3% per year. I did the math and realized that if I ever wanted to meet my own financial goals, I needed to move in to something I was also good at that had the potential for better pay.

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The Administrative EFX by Debbie Gross

Office Dynamics

In those days I was an office manager with 3 people reporting to me and my salary was growing at less than 3% per year. I did the math and realized that if I ever wanted to meet my own financial goals, I needed to move in to something I was also good at that had the potential for better pay.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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Find a mentor. I just started my own business, and I want to evaluate my income versus my expenses to see where I am currently, with the ultimate goal of hitting the salary I want to make. Ask questions of mentors and peers. Who knows, that may be the very thing that you need to break out into a brilliant new future.

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

Yes, NVQ’s in Customer Services and Business Administration. Yes – NVQ in Customer Service. High standard of customer service and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and be flexible and adaptable is key. But it helps enormously if one wants to succeed in the public service.

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The Enneagram at Work: Which Number Are You?

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This makes Twos caring leaders and excellent customer service reps, but can also hinder efficiency. 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. Motivated by: Security and support Fears: Chaos, blame and fear itself.