How to Be Tactful
Sometimes delivering bad news is unavoidable. But if you’re stuck being the messenger, ensure that you get your point across as painlessly (and diplomatically) as possible. We asked personal development coach Julie Clements of Faith Performance, a coaching firm in the UK, for some tactful tips.
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Decoding Job Descriptions
Like online dating profiles, job descriptions are often written in a cryptic, euphemistic language that takes an experienced eye to decode.
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Be a Better Negotiator
Did you ever wish you could be one of those people who love negotiating and get a discount on everything? Well, you can. All it takes is some knowledge of basic negotiating tactics and a little bit of guts. Follow these strategies and you’ll be happily haggling in no time.
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Are You Sick of Your Job?
The summer is beginning to wind down (sniff, sniff), and now’s as good a time as any to figure out how you feel about your job. If you’re lucky, you’ve just returned from a little vacation that has left you refreshed and inspired about work. If you’re unlucky, you’re slogging through yet another Tuesday and wondering, “Will I ever love my job again?”
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When You Don't Get the Job
You met all the qualifications, you researched the hell out of the company, and you brought your A game to the interview… But they chose someone else for the job of your dreams.
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The Exit Interview
Exit interviews are a tricky business. As you’re counting down the hours until you collect your final paycheck and meet your friends to celebrate a new chapter in your career, the HR person in front of you may be asking about your reasons for leaving, your take on your boss’ management style, and your suggestions for retaining other employees.
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