Jobs – Applicants Wanted!
Recently a client hired me to screen applicants for an Office Manager position she was looking for. I received all the cover letters and resumes that were sent via email. Out of 12 resumes, 7 applicants’ submissions were rejected – and may have had a second look with some minor changes. Here are some tips for anyone considering applying for a job.
Tip 1: Customize. Gone are the days that you have your resume professionally printed (many of you may be too young to remember those times). Whatever you are applying for, customize your cover letter to highlight those areas… Continue reading
Negotiation – a dirty word?
Just the word – negotiation – can bring up that nervous feeling. The next couple of blogs will give you some tips that might settle those feelings.
Let’s look at why you might be nervous when it comes to negotiation.
1. Confrontation. Some people think negotiation is an argument. It doesn’t have to be confrontational. In fact, effective negotiation is characterized by the parties working together to find a solution, rather than each party trying to WIN the contest of wills.
Keep in mind an attitude of cooperation, that will set the tone for the interaction.
2. Win at… Continue reading
Control
There are things in life you can control and a whole lot more you can’t. It’s always a mystery to me how people get so frustrated trying to control things that aren’t in their control and will never be. Lots of hours and energy could be redirected onto areas that they do have control over.
Here are some tips to think about.
Tip 1: Is it important to you? Put the situation into perspective, not everything has equal importance. Perhaps you want to be part of a project – is it because your colleague is on the project team or… Continue reading
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