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You’re all ready for the big presentation, you’ve prepared and launch into your pitch, but the person you’re speaking to is checking their iPhone for email, flipping through a notebook, or texting away. Or, what if he or she keeps interrupting or disagreeing before you’re able to make your complete point?
You feel incredibly frustrated, you believe the person disrespects you and what you have to day, but unfortunately, it happens all the time.… Read more
… and what your response should be.
Yes, i know its a question loved by many hiring managers, but what’s the real purpose of asking an aspiring job applicant a question like this?
Some commentators believe that asking such a question can be like digging through CVs trying to find any reason why not to hire you. But there are 5 key reasons why you are asked this question. … Read more
A friend has just found a new job. He’ll serve his time with his old company, but has asked me whether he should start immediately the next Monday, supposing your new company is flexible in start date. How much time should he take, if any, between jobs? And what’s the best things to do with that time?
I suggest taking at least one week off to allow yourself to refresh, recharge, and refocus.… Read more
When you are new to a company, it’s tough to get noticed. I have a few ex-colleagues who are joining new companies and here’s my suggestions for them to try.
When you’re new there’s a fine line between calling positive attention to yourself at work and seeming like a braggart and earning the emnity of your new colleagues. In the business world, you need to learn how to walk this line or risk limiting your chances of success.
If you are a task orientated personality, high D or C, you may find yourself with the occasional 5 minutes before a meeting, or call, and feel frustrated you can’t use it to complete a task AND be on time for your meeting.
Don’t waste that time… You can’t complete a typical task, but here are some things you could profitably do for your business and career in that 5 minute window.… Read more