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Negotiating for a Raise
Your boss might not be directly aware of the great job you’ve been doing over the years - and going up to him or her and straight off asking for a raise can be a daunting task. The article explains how to prove yourself to your boss, and get that well-deserved raise.
Check it outImproving Leadership
The ability to lead is one of the most important skills if you want to climb the career ladder. To get a glimpse of what traits you need to develop, check out this article by Monster.
Check it outDead-end Job
If you’ve been in the same position for a few years, there’s a chance that you’re working a dead-end job. The only way to achieve growth might be to find a new one. Katie Wolf explains the three signs that might mean it’s time to change something, or look for a new job.
Check it outGetting to the Top
The Muse compiled a list of advice from career influencers on achieving success.
Check it outIntrapreneurship
Intrapreneurship means trying to solve a problem inside a company - it’s also a good way to prove your worth. Rather than blindly following orders, employees can spot problems themselves, and show initiative by trying to improve the company. To learn more about intrapreneurship, read on.
Check it outSolopreneurship
Solopreneurship means ditching employment for the sake of independance. Be it starting your own business, agency, or just freelancing. The article explains the benefits of such a path, as well as how it can be a viable option for women.
Check it outCareer Ladder Outside the Office
Your career & personal growth isn’t the responsibility of your employer, or your university. Sean Johnson tells his personal story on learning new skills during the night, and how he switched from marketing to UX, and then back to marketing.
Check it outLong-Term Personal Growth
The article explains how you need to sacrifice present well-being in order to achieve long-term success. You’re not going to make a lot of money if you’re a startup employee #25, but you probably are if you start your own (albeit, you might have to live on ramen for a while).
Check it outCan Dropping Out of College Help Your Career?
An entrepreneurial prodigy dropping out of college to found a company. it’s a story we’ve all heard time and time again - but is it actually worth it? Of course, it depends on a lot of factors, but Ryan Holmes gives his own perspective on burning bridges and achieving success.
Check it outCareer Growth For Young Women
It is a visible phenomena among young women to rely on working hard and ‘acing’ their assignments while hoping to get noticed and move up the ladder. A key thing they are forgetting though is the power of networking and establishing good relationships with people. You shouldn’t feel like you are cheating because you deserve to ‘win the room’.
Check it outHow to Write a Resignation Letter
When quitting a job, you really don’t want your previous employer hating you. The article explains how to write a resignation letter without ruining your relations with the company.
Check it outFinding Your Quitting Point
There are times where the work just keeps getting worse and worse. The article helps you determine whether you’ve reaching The Quitting Point.
Check it outThe 5 Biggest Mistakes Career Changers Make
Before jumping off into the unknown, you should consider how a lot of people mess up. The article explains everything you should consider before quitting your job and pursuing a different career.
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