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Category: Negotiation


Navigating a job change

- February 7, 2012

Walk through this, again, with an adviser, someone who can help assess the situation objectively. Of course, any professional will ideally do this before accepting a new job. Second, and this is the tricky one, there could be a materially significant...

Personal connection still important in hunt for job

- January 26, 2012

Use your time wisely and spread your efforts across all these alternatives discussed and you´ll be sure to have a more successful job search," said Adams. If you´d like Adams´ advice on your job search or resume help,...

Sharpen communication skills for job search

Scripps News - October 23, 2011

Advice from a job search coach: In your job search, effective communication is critical to success in resume skills, networking skills and interviews. Any communication must be carefully planned so its meaning is received correctly. I get a lot of email messages from job seekers having problems. I try to help everyone...

Career plan include looking for relocation expenses? Don't expect much

MSNBC Careers - July 24, 2011

If your career plan calls for a new job out of town and you expect to get moving money from your new employer, don´t expect much, and don´t include the topic in your initial agenda for interview questions and answers. What you can expect...

Expanding your network could help you find a job

Montgomery Advertiser - May 24, 2011

This great article is a job search help networking guide. Where do you find the associations and networking groups to join? The author not only tells you where to look, but also networking interview questions you can use when you find the groups you like....This advice is right on target to a successful career plan....

Want More Influence? Just Ask

Bloomberg Business Week - February 1, 2011

Forget pleading, bargaining, or manipulating. Get what you want by proffering a simple invitation. Imagine for a moment that you´re a billionaire. Kind of fun, wasn´t it? Now imagine some other billionaire rings you up and says, "Hey, I´ve got a great idea. How about giving away most of your money? In return for doing so, I´ll add your name to a list of other do-gooders, and everyone will think you´re just swell." Would you do it?...