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Asking for a raise is difficult under the best of circumstances. Asking for one in today’s economy and business climate is down right brave. However, the fact remains that if you believe you deserve a raise, you need to make the request.Employees and employers are becoming savvy in the art of negotiation. Consequently, a little advance preparation can give you the edge you need in your negotiations. Use

t in the lobby. Do they greet one another and say hello to you? Are they smiling and happy or frazzled and frustrated?

7. Engage in a dialogue.

A conversation is a two-way exchange. Be curious and ask lots of questions to get a good understanding of how the company, department, and management operates. Ask about the job responsibilities and company culture, e.g. employee recognition programs, opportunities for personal and professional development, current and future challenges of the

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Although you will find plenty of emphasis on the way a company markets itself and its’ services, very little attention is usually given to individuals and how best they can market themselves. The reality on the ground is that good personal marketing has become critical in an increasingly competitive and shrinking jobs market.Today, any professional man or woman who does not carefully market themselves an

You’ve just received a call to interview with your dream company. Do you know how to prepare for the interview so that you’ll feel confident, have a good experience and set yourself apart from others? Try following the steps below and you’ll not only be well prepared, you’ll present yourself as a true professional.

1. Research the company.

Do your homework, e.g. go to the company’s website and read about the employers vision, strategy, competitive advantages, products, finances, departments, etc. If the company doesn’t have a web presence look them up at the library, call the Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce, find out who they are, what products they sell, and something about their competitors.

2. Prepare your elevator speech.

This is your two-minute opportunity to enlighten the interviewer about your chief accomplishments. Please note, this is not the same as your responsibilities. Employers want to know what you did, not what you were charged with doing.

3. Prepare your talking points.

Craft a list of your 4 greatest strengths and the 4 things you’re currently working on for professional growth. Be prepared to give examples of each.

4. Identify innovations / process improvements you made in your most recent employment.

Employers want to know how hiring you will make their organization better and contribute to the execution of their strategy. (Assuming you did your homework in step # 1 you can offer examples of innovations or revenue saving ideas that will be of interest to the potential employer.)

5. Dress for success.

The way you dress makes a statement about yourself. Regardless of the job that you’re applying for, it’s a good idea to wear a freshly laundered suit…even in a casual business environment.

6. Arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.

Besides ensuring you aren’t rushed, you can learn a lot by utilizing this strategy. Observe the company’s employees as you sit in the lobby. Do they greet one another and say hello to you? Are they smiling and happy or frazzled and frustrated?

7. Engage in a dialogue.

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Your job interview is tomorrow. You know your appearance will matter, so you polish your shoes and brush your hair. You realize your interviewer will have your resume in hand, so you've come prepared to explain every minute detail included on it. You've even done practice interviews and prepared your responses to all the trick questions. Are you ready? Not yet. There remains a single type of preparat

ents, etc. If the company doesn’t have a web presence look them up at the library, call the Better Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce, find out who they are, what products they sell, and something about their competitors.

2. Prepare your elevator speech.

3. Prepare your talking points.

Craft a list of your 4 greatest strengths and the 4 things you’re currently working on for professional growth. Be prepared to give examples of each.

4. Identify innovations / process improvements you made in your most recent employment.

5. Dress for success.

The way you dress makes a statement about yourself. Regardless of the job that you’re applying for, it’s a good idea to wear a freshly laundered suit…even in a casual business environment.

6. Arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.

7. Engage in a dialogue.

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I used to love that song 'It's Got To Be Perfect' by Fairground Attraction. But they are musicians, their message isn't appropriate in the world of sales. The opposite is closer to the truth. Here's another way of saying the same, 'If it's worth doing, it's worth doing badly'.Before you get excited and tell me how wrong I am, let me explain by asking you a question. Do you take a long time preparing thin

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3. Prepare your talking points.

Craft a list of your 4 greatest strengths and the 4 things you’re currently working on for professional growth. Be prepared to give examples of each.

4. Identify innovations / process improvements you made in your most recent employment.

5. Dress for success.

The way you dress makes a statement about yourself. Regardless of the job that you’re applying for, it’s a good idea to wear a freshly laundered suit…even in a casual business environment.

6. Arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.

7. Engage in a dialogue.

How to Access Employers through Proposal Marketing
Use Proposal Marketing and you’ll be your own hot spot, opening gateways previously inaccessible. Hook up with those who have the power to hire you. Present a history or even an achievement-driven resume and your coverage is limited. Send a proposal to employer prospects and you’ll gain more scalability to customize a solution to their business challenges. Sync with decision makers’ needs and high-speed

ovations or revenue saving ideas that will be of interest to the potential employer.)

5. Dress for success.

The way you dress makes a statement about yourself. Regardless of the job that you’re applying for, it’s a good idea to wear a freshly laundered suit…even in a casual business environment.

6. Arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment.

7. Engage in a dialogue.

Business Essentials
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t in the lobby. Do they greet one another and say hello to you? Are they smiling and happy or frazzled and frustrated?

7. Engage in a dialogue.

8. Tell the truth.

When responding to the employer’s questions, tell the truth! If you made a mistake, say it in a positive way, accept responsibility for it, what you learned, and how you have benefited from the experience.

9. Don't talk salary or benefits.

The goal is to get as many options going as possible so don’t talk about compensation too early in the game, it can be a knockout factor. Sell the employer on all that you can do for them. If they’re interested they’ll make an offer and then you can start negotiating both issues.

10. 50 % of the responsibility for the right job match is yours.

Remember, you’re interviewing the employer just as they are interviewing you.

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