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Salary Negotiationshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/AddOnContent/DispForm.aspx?ID=263Salary Negotiations263<div class="ExternalClass0D40A96C9AAE4BE083FA414F385E2DB9">When looking to move your career forward, going on the hunt for a new organization, title, or position is not always the best answer. Sometimes the best way to get ahead is to leverage the opportunities you have created within your current organization by negotiating a pay raise or even a promotion.<br><div><br></div><div>This is not a task that should be taken lightly however. Negotiation is an art as much as it is a science!</div><div><br></div><div>With that in mind, we have put together a few articles and resources to help you move your career forward from within.<br></div><div><p></p><ol dir="" class="" style=""><li><strong>​​</strong><a href="https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-to-negotiate-a-promotion"><strong>How to Negotiate a Promotion: 7 Steps | HBS Online</strong></a><strong> </strong><br></li><li><a href="https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-successfully-negotiate-a-salary-increase/"><strong>How to Successfully Negotiate a Salary Increase - Professional & Executive Development | Harvard DCE</strong></a><strong> </strong><br></li><li><strong>​​</strong><a href="https://www.frontlinesourcegroup.com/blog-when-to-ask-for-a-raise-timing-and-tips.html"><strong>When to Ask for a Raise: Timing and Salary Negotiation Tips</strong></a><strong> </strong>​<br></li></ol><p>​Keep in mind, promotions and raises are something to be pursued and <em>asked</em> for. Don't wait around for your contributions to be recognized! Keep documentation of your successes and victories with your organization and be ready to show them!<br></p></div></div>

 

 

 

 

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Typing Clubhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=1396https://www.typingclub.com/Typing ClubMouse & Keyboard SkillsNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClassA94613DAEB8249789FDEA0FC8A6FD20F"><div data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose">Familiarize yourself with the keyboard and practice your typing skills. </div><div>Familiarízate con el teclado y practica tus habilidades de teclado.<br></div></div>
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