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The Intimidation Factor: How Fear Influences Women’s Wage Negotiations

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A survey conducted by ResumeBuilder of full-time workers found that 49% of men negotiated their compensation in the last two years compared to 32% of women. Women can fight for themselves in the salary negotiation process by doing their research and being confident in their experience and abilities.

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Taking Career Advice from TikTok? Experts Suggest Keeping These 4 Things In Mind

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In the past, most people would ask a mentor or career coach for advice. A recent study finds that Gen Z and millennials are more likely to get their career advice from TikTok than a mentor, with one in five making career decisions based on advice from TikTok creators.

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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. Negotiation Mastery Negotiation skills aren’t just for sales teams. A good negotiator can help get buy-in from business stakeholders for projects or improve their livelihood through salary negotiations.

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Is Mentorship The Key To Career Advancement For Women?

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When women mentor women, they create a shortcut to success in which they can help women develop leadership skills as well as the ability to advocate for themselves. . Mentors provide women with guidance on navigating their careers, advice on skill development, and ongoing support. The fact is, mentorship is invaluable. .

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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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How Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Your Work Life

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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. If you’re going into a salary negotiation or other stressful situation, practice asking for what you need before the day arrives. Communicate directly.

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A Talented Woman Crafting Careers for Women

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And I remember thinking and saying, “Oh, no, my main goal is just to work at a law firm, make a really good salary.” My boss, Virginia, she was my first woman mentor. I never really had a mentor before that, but she taught me everything about contracts. I saw work that way, for quite some time. That was my next job.

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