The offer was meager. It wasn’t even worth considering. My client and I deemed it “insulting.” Nearly a month later, the offer had transformed and now included an envious salary and relocation package to New York City. What happened? Did the premier advertising firm just change its mind? No, my client had done his research ...
Category Archives: Negotiating
Sharing vs. Selling in an Interview
I recently tweeted the following, "Interviewers can sense lack of your confidence like a dog smells fear; try SHARING yourself, in stead of 'selling' yourself. You'll relax." It's true. It's also easier said than done. The idea of an interview is stressful enough...after all, you NEED and/or WANT this job! Interviewers certainly understand and accept some nervousness, ...
Negotiating Up in a Down Economy (While Unemployed!)
Quick story- My client, a sweet and introverted techie, (bless his heart) is so very talented, yet found himself unexpectedly unemployed for nearly a year when he reached out to me for help with his resume, cover letter and interviewing skills. Results? Fresh confidence and two interviews where none had existed before. He received one offer. That's all ...
What Does Somebody Have to Do to Get a Job Around Here?
What does somebody have to do to get a job around here? Read Cynthia Shaprio's (also author of Corporate Confidential) book to find out... I first heard of this no-holds-barred reality check of a manual when I was teaching a resume development class last year. A student actually ...
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- "Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life." -Wayne Dyer #enableyouruniquebrillianceFebruary 3, 2012
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- #foodforthought Leadership is what you do when no one else is watching.February 1, 2012