Skills at work
Taking a considered approach to how you communicate in the workplace can be extremely beneficial.
Communications:
Projecting the right work image
Although we often don't give it much thought, the way we look can have a major impact on the impressions people have of us.
How to communicate with your boss
Many of the major complaints people have about their jobs could be solved at the worker/boss level. A boss who incorporates these six points into his or her management style can have a positive impact on how an employee feels about his job
The art of persuasion
So how do you get things done through others when your responsibilities exceed your formal authority? The answer lies in knowing how to exercise power and influence.
Communication skills
We all wear masks, but it is necessary to drop the mask to communicate fully. Get used to using your face every time you speak.
Tips on how to get a pay rise
Generally, salaries should increase at least at the rate of inflation. However, if you feel that you have taken on extra work or more responsibility, then you should communicate to your employer that you feel this should be reflected in your pay rise.
Networking:
Opening up the ‘hidden’ job market
Did you know that over 60% of jobs are never advertised? Disheartening isn't it? Well, before you give up hope completely and consign your CV to the waste paper bin in despair, Kim Letchford offers advice on how you can tap into this 'hidden' job market with a bit of 'networking'.
Some advice on networking
When, where and how you network is just as important as whether you network full stop.
Strategic networking
Many organisations use networking as a means of marketing themselves, but so many forget that a strategic view needs to be taken. It's not merely a case of filling a room with whoever you perceive to be the most important contacts at the time - networking needs to be aligned to the strategy, goals and aspirations of the organisation or department.
Networking skills for business
The ability to network in the business environment is a skill which can significantly aid your career development. Networking, put simply, is meeting informally with others who have common interests which could potentially benefit your business or personal needs.
Handling promotion:
How to climb the career ladder
Joe Slavin, managing director of Monster.co.uk, shares his top tips on how to climb the career ladder and achieve that promotion that you deserve
Going for promotion
Putting yourself forward for a promotion can sometimes seem quite daunting but with the right planning and dialogue it can work to everyone's advantage - both employer and employee.
Improve your people skills
Have you ever wondered what sets certain people apart from others? Have you wondered why one person will excel while another remains stagnant?
Raising your profile
Whether you have an artistic talent, an entrepreneurial spirit or want to acquire your ideal job, having a strong profile will be an asset and eventually a self-fulfilling prophecy in achieving your goals.
How to deal with being passed over for promotion
Robert Emmet explains what to do when you are passed over for promotion.
Enhancing your reputation for promotion
Perhaps one of the most flattering and pleasant early experiences in a young executive's life is the phone call from out of the blue, or a throw-away remark from a business contact, asking/hinting whether you could be interested in a bigger job with more money and prospects.
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