Money & advancement
How comp actually gets set. Negotiating, reviewing, getting promoted at companies with no clear ladder.
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When you see your first bonus number: what to say in the 1:1 after
Most first-year employees react to their bonus in private and say nothing to their manager. Here's what to say, what not to say, and the one question that pays for itself.
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Your probationary review: 5 questions to pre-answer
How to walk into your 90-day review with the answers already prepared — the questions every manager asks, and the scripts that get you a clean pass.
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How to get promoted when there's no clear ladder
Not every company has a neat level structure. When the ladder is fuzzy, the promotion path is a conversation — not a document. Here's how to run it.
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Your first performance review: what actually changes after
Your first real performance review is less about the rating than what it sets in motion. Here's what changes and what to pay attention to in the 90 days after.
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A reader asks: how do I get promoted before my MBA application?
A promotion on your MBA application isn't about the title. It's about the story. Here's how to earn one in the 12 months before you apply.