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

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I would like to get better assignments, promoted, or get a raise before a few more years go by. It’s such a shame that there aren’t more managers who are good mentors that help each individual grow and learn more in their roles. You also have more negotiating leverage for a better salary and projects.

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Answering Reader Mail: Making A Splash Without Changing Everything

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Dear MA, Congratulations on the new role and promotion! Align yourself also means to seek out the ones who have been around the longest and get their advice, have them informally mentor you, and make sure you figure out who your boss’ stakeholders are. Great work on the blog, and thanks very much!”

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Your termination is more “in the past” than being the focal point of your resume because your first job description will be the temping stuff. All this time I wanted to be recognized for my great resume and hard work and when I got offered a job on the spot, I retreated instead of saying yes right away.

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Bored to Tears at Work - Help!

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It also looks bad on one’s resume. I also thought about money, salary negotiation, and how I was spending my time. I can only assume you get one, and there is a section about goals, improvements, things you want to learn/change, or some sort of feedback about maybe even getting promoted out. You can’t replace people as easily.