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Write out and practice the bulk of the salary-negotiation conversation to ensure you stay on track, and be direct when the time comes. State the number you are seeking and stop talking; do not explain yourself, suggests Ify Walker.
Timing is everything when asking for a raise, explains Alexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest. Begin the conversation with your boss at least three to four months in advance to increase your chances of getting the salary increase you're seeking, von Tobel adds.
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Trying out new things as part of a group is the quickest way to build camaraderie with new people and boost your network, writes Sarah Greesonbach. This could be a new hobby, alma mater group, volunteer opportunity or other type of social engagement.
Companies are starting to use microchips and electronic devices to monitor employees' work, but use of the technology raises questions about privacy rights.
Show the hiring manager you are composed and a logical thinker by keeping your answers short and to the point. Try to keep each answer to a question under two minutes, suggests Jenna Goudreau.
Recruiters sometimes take no more than 10 seconds to scan each resume, so it's important to find a way to grab their attention immediately. "A resume must be able to grab the attention of [a] recruiter by its presentation, visual appeal, conciseness, giving a quick overview of achievements and career advancement gained over the years," says Arun Kumar.
More than half of Americans leave vacation days on the table each year, largely as a result of the stress of the workload upon returning, writes Elizabeth Grace Saunders. Reach out to your co-workers at least a week in advance to make it clear what needs to be done, as well as things to keep an eye on, she writes.
In the 1960s, Japanese company Yamasa produced the first wearable step-counter and chose 10,000 steps as a good number for consumers to strive for, because the average Japanese citizen's step count was less than half of that figure. "There's no health guidance that exists to back it," said Public Health England's national lead for physical activity, Mike Brannan.
