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What are some ways to effectively study and score higher on assessments?

When it comes to effectively studying, I recommend finding tricks that work for you over a long period of time You can set aside 30 minutes each day to study the topic, join a study group, or review your notes before class Things are a little different when it comes to assessments you would simply keep moving to a question that you do know the answer to. Once you have finished answering the questions, go back and double check your answers before you turn the test in The method helps to use your time most efficiently.

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Working in tech, I compete a lot with single bachelors who are working 50+ hours a week (which they can do as they don't have kids or outside responsibilities). As a woman who only has 40 hours to give her career each week, how can I keep up with the people who put in 50 hours a week?

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I would focus on the 40 hours that I have and not on other colleagues. You were hired to do 40 hours, and that should be the expectation for the role Time alone is not a good indicator of your performance at work.

Even if your coworker was putting in 50 hours, you might be more efficient with your 40 hours and produce better quality of work Focus on you – as long as you are doing well with your scope of work, then keep it up. If you are hired for a 40-hour-aweek role and the expected time of work is 50 hours, you should reevaluate if you want to work that much and if your compensation aligns with that expectation. Lastly, keep track of your accomplishments and contributions so that you can remind yourself and your boss during your review.

Be Caring And Be Firm

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How do you deal with people who take advantage of your vulnerability and caring heart?

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What does equity mean to you?

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Remember that “No ” is a complete sentence and you never have to explain why. I generally will give most people the benefit of the doubt but when a behavior crosses a boundary or makes me the slightest bit uncomfortable, it becomes a hard pass for me. You are the greatest advocate for yourself and deserve to give yourself the same level of respect and care that you extend so freely to others. A:

Not everyone always has pure intentions. One way to protect yourself from being taken advantage of is to have strong boundaries You can still

Equity to me means that all barriers of inequality have been removed and everyone has a proportional opportunity to excel to their fullest potential We all don’t have the same starting point or opportunities to advance at the same time, but equity to me would be when the systematic inequalities were removed and

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What is the best advice you have ever been given?

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The biggest thing men can do to achieve equality is to understand where they have privilege and power, and do whatever is in their power to empower the oppressed group This can look like sharing their salary for pay transparency, referring a woman for a position or promotion, offering up a speaking opportunity and suggesting the replacement be a woman, or amplifying the work of women. Mostly what men can do is to listen to the women around them and ask how they can be supportive There are so many levels of inequality beyond gender that there is not a one-size-fits-all approach

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What is the best way you've found to be taken seriously in situations while you were a young professional?

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I believe in the “show, don’t tell” method – it’s about action rather than words Instead of saying that you are ready for more responsibility, simply take on more responsibility. Become the one on the team that is a go-to person for

Maybe you are the one who has a firm understanding of certain documentation, or the one that has taken the initiative to research a possible solution. If there is a need on the team, take it on as an opportunity to prove to the rest of your colleagues that you are serious about your work and your role If you don’t know of an opportunity to grow in your current role, you can always ask your boss or get a mentor to help you

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How did you decide between a technical or people-manager role?

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A technical manager oversees the development and maintenance of a company’s technology systems and processes. People managers handle all people-related tasks like employee engagement and career development One way to think about this is that the technical manager oversees the technology and its development and the people manager manages the people who create the technology There are different objectives for each manager day-to-day, but both are needed to run a successful company

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How do you disconnect from work and set healthy boundaries for worklife balance?

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When I transitioned from in-office to remote work, this was hard for me. I found myself answering Discord and Telegram messages all throughout the day Now, I really value my balance I learned to block out time on my calendar and prioritize mental health. Everyday, I give myself an hour of me-time and on the weekends, I don’t respond to work messages unless it’s an emergency. I have a block of time on Monday morning to reset my work week and I have a “deep working” time on Friday afternoons to wrap up my work. It helps me be a better employee. I also suggest stepping away from work when you are done for the day and not picking it up again until the next day. Find your favorite way to disconnect: it can be a physical activity, a phone call to a friend, or even a moment of meditation

Whatever it is, find what works for you and be consistent. It makes it easier to maintain the boundary and in the end, makes for a happier employee

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