How To Answer The Most Difficult Interview Questions

Written by Gerard McLoughlin


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5. Where do you see yourself in five years' time?

This question is designed to determine your career plan. Have you well planned short-term and long-term career goals? Isrepparttar advertised position consistent with these? If hired, are you likely to commit yourself fully torepparttar 150654 company or will you seizerepparttar 150655 first opportunity to move on? Show that you have a structured way of establishing goals. Demonstraterepparttar 150656 importance ofrepparttar 150657 job on offer as part of your career progression. Stress that you are ambitious, but realistic. Let them know that you plan to develop professionally withinrepparttar 150658 company and to work energetically to obtain promotion.

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Gerard McLoughlin, Director of Assignments Plus Communications, has contributed career-related articles to a wide range of recruitment companies, websites and publications throughout the world, including USA Today, JobBankUSA.com, US-Recruiters.com; Jobs1.co.uk, Nurse-Recruiter.com, and Recruitireland.com, etc.


How To Talk Your Boss Into Giving You A Salary Increase

Written by Gerard McLoughlin


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* Know what standards your employer uses for assessing performance and tailor your delivery accordingly.

* Prepare clear and concise documentation of relevant salary facts and figures, and details ofrepparttar ways in which you are contributing torepparttar 150653 company.

* Be aware ofrepparttar 150654 importance of negotiating skills: listen carefully to what your boss is saying; don't be confrontational; avoid ultimatums; and, if necessary, be prepared to compromise.

* Rehearse your performance with a valued friend who is prepared to ask you searching questions; criticize your delivery; and provide you with constructive feedback.

* If, because of circumstances beyond his control, your employer feels unable at this time to give you a pay rise, thank him or her for listening and ask to have your pay reviewed within three months.

* Remember that you will have to work with your boss inrepparttar 150655 future; so, leaverepparttar 150656 meeting on good terms, and NEVER bangrepparttar 150657 door behind you.



Gerard McLoughlin, Director of Assignments Plus Communications, has contributed career-related articles to hundreds of recruitment companies, websites and publications throughout the world, including: USA Today, JobBankUSA.com, US-Recruiters.com, Jobs1.co.uk, Nurse-Recruiter.com, and Recruitireland.com.

Visit the author's website at: http://www.assignmentsplus.com


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