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The 5% Rule and How It Can Get You Ahead at Work

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This is the first part of a multi-post series: The 5 Things No One Tells You About Work That Are Critical to Success.     #1)  5% of the work you do actually matters Consider this scenario: There are two employees in the exact same position, Employee A and Employee B. Employee A is extremely productive and flies through the items in their queue for the week. A is the recognized subject matter … [Read more...] about The 5% Rule and How It Can Get You Ahead at Work

Ladies, Don’t Order The Sandwiches!

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Yesterday I had a conversation with a mentor and she gave me a tip that I know all too well - don't offer to pickup food for the team. As I left our meeting, I was thinking about how interesting it was that we both independently came to the same conclusion. As a woman in business, you should not let yourself get pegged as the sandwich girl. Now, in some cases, it may be your job to put in the food orders. For … [Read more...] about Ladies, Don’t Order The Sandwiches!

Millennials – How to Get Your Life Together and Make Money

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5 years ago my credit card declined when I was at a bar trying to buy a $5 rum and coke. I had just graduated college and was living with my parents. I've come a long way since then and want to share my story to help others.   The Moment I Knew I Hit Rock Bottom I didn't have a job lined up upon graduation despite my best efforts the last few months of senior year to land everything and anything. (Tip … [Read more...] about Millennials – How to Get Your Life Together and Make Money

5 Tips For Managing a Large Team

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Managing a large team is very challenging. It's almost impossible to give every person the individualized attention and focus that they want and need. It can feel like there's not enough time in the day to balance your personal work and the management of the team. However, if you're able to manage a large team effectively then you can make a big difference in a company or organization. Here are five tips for … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Managing a Large Team

Balancing Two Careers As The Female Breadwinner

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Female breadwinners can struggle with prioritizing their careers over the careers of their partners.   Being the Female Breadwinner is Hard When I was a little kid, people used to tell me jokingly "marry rich" and I would reply "I'm going to be rich and someone is going to want to marry me!" That has always been my philosophy, until recently. I was so proud when I first broke 6-figures in my job. I … [Read more...] about Balancing Two Careers As The Female Breadwinner

Why An Attempt At Salary Negotiation Might Fail

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We've been told to always negotiate our salaries but it doesn't always work. Here is why a salary negotiation might fail.     Your Don't Meet The Criteria for a Successful Negotiation Consider the following: How much does the employer want you? (HIGH is good) How much do you need the job? (LOW is good) How qualified are you for the job? (HIGH is good) How much more are you … [Read more...] about Why An Attempt At Salary Negotiation Might Fail