Stay away from discussing your current pay level when negotiating a salary for a new job, says Josh Doody, author of "Fearless Salary Negotiation." He also advises shooting for a specific number for your new salary instead of vaguely asking for "more." Fast Company online (2/20) 5 steps for planning a more satisfying career You can figure out what type of work would be more satisfying for you by listing enjoyable accomplishments from your life and writing detailed descriptions of each, writes Nancy Collamer. Afterward, consider what the accomplishments have in common to find patterns that can guide you to career choices that better match your interests. Forbes (2/20)
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Making the Connection
Avoid these phrases to appear more confident Try not to use phrases such as "I hate to bother you, but..." as they can diminish your power and even undermine your confidence, writes Marla Tabaka. Also, avoid constantly volunteering for extra duties or using wishy-washy filler statements like, "I just..." Inc. online (free registration) (2/20)
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has enlisted former Attorney General Eric Holder, Uber's chief HR officer and others to investigate the company's culture, as well as accusations by ex-employee Susan J. Fowler about her treatment by co-workers, management and HR. Fowler, an engineer who now works for Stripe, wrote a detailed recollection of her year at Uber, including that she was retaliated against for documenting and making claims to HR. Recode (2/20),Susan J. Fowler blog (2/19)
Your Next Challenge
How to find a new position in your company Don't be afraid to contact your human resources department to ask about new job openings, writes Felix Tarcomnicu. You should also inform your supervisor if you're looking to expand your role within the company so they'll be aware of your plan, and introduce yourself to the hiring manager. Association for Talent Development (2/16)
The Water Cooler
You can literally make a path, but people will find their own way Parks and recreation officials and naturalists are divided in how they view "desire lines," or the informal paths caused by people repeatedly walking through an area not formally marked. In New York City, parks officials and the Natural Areas Conservancy have created a digital map of unofficial trails to help understand why they are being formed. The New Yorker (tiered subscription model) (2/20)
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