Let your worth, attitude guide negotiations | What to do if a colleague's negativity affects your day | Alexander proposes plan for automatic payments of student loans
Let your worth, attitude guide negotiations Always negotiate a salary assertively with confidence, as these traits reflect well on job candidates and help them prove their value beyond the advertised salary range, says career coach David Wiacek. If unable to agree on the salary amount you want, consider other bargaining chips, such as additional vacation time, flex time or the opportunity to occasionally work from home. Glassdoor (2/6)What to do if a colleague's negativity affects your day If a co-worker's complaining is harmful to your morale and he or she ignores signals you're too busy to talk, try explaining the impact their attitude is having on you, says psychologist Goali Saedi Bocci. You may need help from others convincing this person their negativity is a problem and that they need to reframe their outlook. Medium (tiered subscription model) (2/8)
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Making the Connection
Career fairs: Don't just show up Career fair exhibitors appreciate it when you approach them with knowledge about their company along with a resume and personal introduction tailored to meet their employment needs, writes Samantha Nolan. Prepare by researching the event and exhibitors online so you know exactly where to go and how to present yourself. The Times-Picayune (New Orleans) (2/8)
Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., is proposing a bill that would require student loan payments to be automatically withdrawn from borrowers' paychecks and give students the option to choose a payment plan based a percentage of their discretionary income. The bill has raised privacy concerns as borrowers will have to let their employers know they have student loans. Bloomberg Government (free content) (2/7)
Your Next Challenge
Why people send letters of intent Job seekers submit a letter of intent to a company they want to work for, explaining their potential value, with the hope of consideration should a position become available, says career coach Kaila Kea. Companies may ask for this letter instead of a cover letter when they want to find people aligned with their mission and goals first and then specific job requirements second. The Muse (2/7)
A UK study finds the benefit of eating more fruits and vegetables extends beyond physical health. "While further work is needed to demonstrate cause and effect, the results are clear: people who do eat more fruit and vegetables report a higher level of mental well-being and life satisfaction than those who eat less," reports Neel Ocean, study co-author. ScienceDaily (2/5)
Wis. boy called 911 to complain of 7 p.m. bedtime A 9-year-old boy in Madison, Wis., wrote a letter to the police apologizing for calling 911 to oppose his early bedtime. However, the department seemed to find the humor in the situation, posting a photo of the note to Twitter and writing, "In his defense, a 7 pm bedtime might seem a bit unfair." Channel 3000 (Madison, Wis.) (2/8)
I was willing to do whatever I had to do to break that barrier because all I kept hearing was, 'If you only had the experience.' I was trying to eliminate that excuse.
Frank Robinson, first black Major League Baseball manager
