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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

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You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. You spend months, possibly even years, hunting for the right job.

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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. But we needed to fill a training class fast, so we gave him a shot. I assigned the group a tough task: to memorize an essential part of our training manual in about 12 hours. He went on to become an assistant manager. Confidence can only go so far.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

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You can’t get the best out of freelancers until you’ve honed your management processes. And the key to good management — freelance or otherwise — is communication. Clear communication up front, and continuing conversation through regular check-ins and transparent project management helps streamline workflows and prevent confusion.

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5 Ways to Include Soft Skills on Your Resume

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You only have so much space on a resume, so you want to use it to show that you’re a team player who can work independently and has good time management skills while highlighting your technical skills. Based on your assessment, rate the skills from most to least important, and compare the necessary skills against your experience and training.

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What’s the Difference and Which Do I Need to Build?

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Whether you are a hiring manager determined to build a winning team or a job-seeker searching for the perfect career, you need to know the difference between hard skills and soft skills. The relative importance of hard skills vs. soft skills can vary between industries and positions. So how do they differ?

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Ep 261: Cara Silverman – Manager, Executive Support at Duolingo

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In this episode of The Leader Assistant Podcast, Cara talks about growing your career as an executive assistant, managing a team of assistants, and tips for interviewing and being interviewed. LEADERSHIP QUOTE I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.

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Ep 146: Mimi Coiffait – Sports Industry Executive Assistant & Operations Manager

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Mimi Coiffait is a specialist sports industry EA and operations manager with over 10 years of experience supporting high profile organizations. She started working in professional sports over 10 years ago and has had a wide range of roles; from hospitality, to account management, marketing operations manager, and PA.