Nobody is born knowing how to be an effective negotiator – it is a learned skill that is honed and developed with experience. However, what often gets in the way of taking a win/win position in negotiations is the fear of rejection or potential conflict. Everyone can learn to negotiate effectively for what they want …
You have a job offer on the table! But how do you know if this is the best job offer for you? Most job offers are first given verbally, with a written confirmation to follow. When you receive your verbal offer, always thank them for their offer and take a day to think it over …
Below is a list of guidelines that can serve as a guide during the first phase of your career transition process. These guidelines should help you stay positive and not feel overwhelmed. Speak Positively About Your Employer – Do not burn bridges! You will need to rely on your prior employer for references. Losing a …
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Many career pilgrims avoid interviewing for jobs because they think that the salary may be significantly below what they are willing to accept. The primary reason for this avoidance is that they do not want to waste their time and the interviewer’s time. This is not a sound strategy for many reasons. The main one …
It has often been said that anything worth having must be worked for. That is very true about so many things, but especially about career opportunities. Even if you have a fairy godmother, I’m not sure she can wave a wand and make a new opportunity magically appear. You must work for it. Whether your …
An interview is a competition, plain and simple, and only one person can win that competition. Having a good resume and answering the interview questions reasonably well will rarely be enough to win the competition in today’s job market. You need to ask yourself “what am I doing before, during, and after the interview to …
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So, you have a world-class resume, or, at least, you certainly should; is this enough to land you an interview? In many cases the answer is yes, but in a job market where there are often several hundred resumes submitted for one position, there is a way to further increase your chances. A cover letter …
When is the right time to think about your future? A critical look back at yesterday? Today? What about tomorrow? The answer is to develop a daily practice of resiliency. When a life event comes knocking on the door, people find themselves at a place in time when they have to make a hasty decision. …
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By Dottie Austin Our kids got us an iRobot Roomba last year, and I have to tell you that I am working that little robot every day. Great gift, especially during this past Thanksgiving week with 17 people living in our house for six days! My little buddy does a much better job and is …
If you want to get the job, you must first ace the interview, which is in essence a competition that at most one person will win (sometimes no one wins). How can you differentiate yourself and maximize your chances for success in an interview? These three suggestions are proven to make an impact. Do more …
