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Quinisha Jackson-Wright
Quinisha Jackson-Wright

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Published in Forge

·Jul 24, 2020

The Privilege of ‘Always Negotiate’

For women and people of color, career advice meant to empower can have the opposite effect — “Always negotiate.” “Ask for what you want.” “Charge what you’re worth.” If I had a dollar for every piece of career advice I’ve read that boiled down to have more confidence, I probably wouldn’t need to negotiate anything ever again. And of course, advocating for yourself makes a difference. I…

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The Privilege of ‘Always Negotiate’
The Privilege of ‘Always Negotiate’
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Published in Forge

·Mar 2, 2020

The Power of Being a Slowpoke in a Fast-Paced Work Environment

Slow but steady wins the race (and produces better work) — It became clear to me that I’m a “slow” worker several years ago when I was doing some graphic design for a communications company. My co-worker, who held the same role, would pump out three to four sample designs in one sitting. I could only finish one or two decent…

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The Power of Being a Slowpoke in a Fast-Paced Work Environment
The Power of Being a Slowpoke in a Fast-Paced Work Environment
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Published in ZORA

·Dec 24, 2019

The Psychology Behind ‘New Year’s Hype’ as a Black Woman

While it’s good to set goals, sometimes we fall short of giving ourselves enough credit as is — As 2019 draws to a close, I see more posts on my Twitter newsfeed with reminders that there are less than 90 days in the year and it’s time to “finish with a bang.” …

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The Psychology Behind ‘New Year’s Hype’ as a Black Woman
The Psychology Behind ‘New Year’s Hype’ as a Black Woman
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Published in Forge

·Dec 4, 2019

4 Ways to Deal With (Unpaid) Assignments in the Interview Process

Today’s job seekers often have to complete lengthy sample assignments. Is it ever okay to say no? — In today’s job market, interviewing for a new position can feel like a job in itself, from the initial phone screening and first in-person interviews through the second and even third rounds (or more). …

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4 Ways to Deal With (Unpaid) Assignments in the Interview Process
4 Ways to Deal With (Unpaid) Assignments in the Interview Process
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Quinisha Jackson-Wright

Quinisha Jackson-Wright

131 Followers

Bylines in The New York Times, Business Insider, and The Muse. I talk about $$ on http://moneythewrightway.com and Twitter: https://twitter.com/KWright0702

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