Smoke Break - Episode 14: Growing Your Career Without Breaking the BankEpisode Duration: 8 minutesJoin host Mike Hernandez as he shares practical strategies for professional development that don't require expensive training or formal education. Learn how to leverage your current position to build valuable skills that can advance your career in retail or beyond.Episode OverviewMaster accessible development approaches:On-the-job learning techniquesFree educational resourcesRelationship-building strategiesSkill documentation methodsTransferable skill developmentWorkplace LearningLearn to implement:Knowledge absorption techniquesCoworker observation strategiesManager shadowing opportunitiesSituation analysis practicesDaily skill-building habitsFree Educational ResourcesDiscover valuable options for:Online learning platformsIndustry publicationsSelf-guided educationMicro-learning techniquesKnowledge application methodsMentorship & NetworkingMaster approaches for:Finding workplace mentorsBuilding industry connectionsEstablishing professional relationshipsLearning from experienced colleaguesCreating opportunity networksSkill Enhancement StrategiesCreate plans for:Cross-training opportunitiesCommunication skill practiceCompany training utilizationSelf-directed improvementAchievement documentationSales Associate Action ItemThis week's development task:Identify one job aspect to improveFind a free online learning resourceCommit to 15 minutes daily learningApply new knowledge immediatelyDocument progress and insightsResources MentionedVisit cstorethrive.com for additional career development resourcesFree learning platforms: Coursera, Khan AcademyNext Episode PreviewComing up: Advanced communication techniques that can make you stand out on the job."Smoke Break" delivers weekly insights for convenience store sales associates in bite-sized, actionable episodes under 10 minutes.#ConvenienceStore #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #RetailSkills #FreeTraining #SkillBuilding

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