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Google Executive Shares How To Work Your Way Up The Ladder Without A College Degree

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But these figures do nothing to make the job hunt easier for those with the same drive as degree-holding professionals. . Here are a couple paths anyone can take to update and enhance their skills, plus learn completely new ones. . in 2011 to 37.9% in 2021. . Impressive, yes. Certification Programs . Networking .

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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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This month, the graduating class of 2023 will bid farewell to a rather extraordinary college experience — having endured an unforeseen worldwide pandemic, an unexpected switch to remote learning, skyrocketing inflation and housing costs, not to mention cascades of tech sector layoffs.

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Five Essential Strategies for Successful Hybrid Leadership

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The remainder is spent on non-work activities like checking social media, browsing news websites, chatting with colleagues about non-work topics, making personal calls, and even job hunting. Middle managers need to abandon the unfounded belief that employees will slack off when unsupervised.

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3 More Tools for Self-Branding and Job Hunting

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. I enjoy doing this and it helps when I volunteer or make suggestions to those I'm mentoring or friends who ask me questions. I'm by no means an expert in social media at all.

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Answering Reader Mail: Confidential Job Hunts, Raises, Promotions & Better Projects

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

This is my first admin job supporting a mid-level executive. I love working in admin, but I have been stuck in this dead end job for more than a few years now without a raise. I also haven’t been growing or learning anything new since Day 1 because my boss won’t give me projects. Happy job hunting and keep me posted!

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No Opportunities for Career Advancement? Do These 5 Things

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If you aren’t familiar with the levels and pay scales for your job position, the best place to start is HR. Learn about the options that may exist, and get the department’s input on how you can continue to learn and grow in your position. If the answer is no, start preparing for a job hunt. Train and mentor others.

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3 Things You Must Do After a Demotion

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But since the job market tanked some eight years ago, more people have had to accept such a fact of life if they want to hang onto a job. You could be facing a long job hunt if you do, and how will you pay the bills in the meantime? and the demotion was something that resulted from your lack of full commitment to the job.