One of the most important tips for successfully asking for a raise is to time your request during your annual performance review. But you can't just twiddle your thumbs and wait for your boss to fill up the forms—especially if your boss isn't the type who'll automatically give you credit for all that you do. Here are some ways to grab the bull by the horns and makes sure … [Read more...] about Tips on preparing for your annual performance review
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How to ask your boss for a raise
You work hard, and you know you make a huge contribution to the company. But how do you muster the courage to go up to your boss and say, 'I've done a fantastic job and I think I deserve a raise!' It seems like a cheeky thing to do, especially since the recession makes us feel that we're lucky to even have a job. But the good news is that companies, knowing that they're … [Read more...] about How to ask your boss for a raise
How to Write Effective Business Emails
There's nothing more disheartening than badly written office correspondence. It's poor form, unprofessional, and reflects that you shouldn't have passed English 101. Put as much thought in your office email as you would a Powerpoint presentation or a client presentation. Think of your email as your 'virtual personality' and project an image that is effective, knowledgeable … [Read more...] about How to Write Effective Business Emails
How to Sound more Confident and Credible
You know you need to be ‘visible' in the office to earn a promotion or even respect, but how? It's not enough to just speak up at meetings, you have to sound smart—so when people hear you, they know you're someone they can respect. Here are some tips on how to appear more confident, assertive, and professional. … [Read more...] about How to Sound more Confident and Credible
7 Office Email Etiquette That Could Save Your Job
One stupid email can get you fired. Take the case of a lawyer working for the Small Business Administration, who got the boot when his company found out that he had sent and received over a hundred e-mails that clearly showed his support of the Green Party. (Moral of the story: if you're going to do something subversive, do it on your own PC.) Then, one intern sent extremely … [Read more...] about 7 Office Email Etiquette That Could Save Your Job