The Most Important Thing to Do When Receiving Negative Feedback

No one likes getting negative feedback on their work. And yet, studies show that those who ask for negative feedback perform better and are more successful than those that don’t. The reason for that is they’re able to quickly change …

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The Ultimate Guide to Ace a C-Suite Interview

Did you know that 93% of people feel anxious during job interviews?

If you want to change jobs and have an upcoming C-suite interview, it’s vital to display confidence when talking to recruiters. You should also avoid hesitating before answering …

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All Your Questions About Soft Skills and Work—Answered!

You’re searching through a job board, scanning postings for positions that might be right for you, and in the requirements section you see: “strong communication skills” or “team player” or “skilled multitasker.” Do your eyes just jump over these? Or …

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Salary Negotiation Scripts for Any Role

Money is an uncomfortable topic, which is why most people don't even know what to say when negotiating salary. But when you go into an interview, there is no getting around the fact that you'll likely have to talk money …

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4 Salary Negotiation Tips (Including Sample Scripts)

Negotiating your salary can be one of the most stressful parts of the job search process—but it doesn't have to be. If you're well prepared to negotiate, you'll relieve yourself of nearly all your negotiation stress. So, here are four …

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How to Negotiate Your Salary or Raise Like a Pro

We’d all like to go on exotic vacations or buy a brand-new Ferrari. Some of us just want to purchase awesome collectibles that are totally not toys, and watch cartoons all day. The problem is these things all cost money, …

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The 8 Negotiation Skills You Need—Whether You’re Job Searching or Not

Let’s say you’re conducting a job search and aiming for an annual salary of $100,000, but a company you’ve interviewed with offers you $87,000. You could grudgingly accept it, walk away, or try to negotiate.

You decide to negotiate and …

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7 Salary Negotiation Tips for a New Job

Negotiating your salary when you get a new job offer can be nerve-wracking. However, there are proven techniques that can help you effectively negotiate. And below are seven of these techniques that will go a long way toward improving your offer.

1. Find …

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How to Write Great Networking Emails

Networking can be difficult, but it can be made a lot easier if you know how to communicate well. To that end, here are some tips for writing great networking emails.

Networking is all about building relationships

First, it's important …

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How to Get Started on LinkedIn

LinkedIn can be one of the most valuable networking tools to help you land a job or internship. Even if you aren't currently looking for a job, you will be at some point, so it is crucial to maintain an …

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