The Art of Negotiation

My Question: What tips can you give us about negotiation in the workplace? The Nuggets: Confidence is very VERY important. Good Relationships matter. Put yourself out there. Let people know what you are doing. Speak up and show your value. Make sure your name is on your work. Results give you bargaining power.

How to ask for a pay raise?

My Question was this: How do you go about asking for a pay raise? Richard, one of our viewers said this: “If you dont ask, you dont get. Bite the bullet and know your worth.” Here is the continuation of that conversation. The nuggets for today are: If you don’t ask, you don’t get. Develop the boldness to ask. Know what your results are doing and the benefits you are bringing. It is a marketplace and you have to think in terms of exchange of value.    

How to Make Yourself Irreplacable?

My Question:  Can You make Yourself Irreplacable? The nugget we got was: Let your results speak for you. That will give you the power to stand your ground and keep your place within the organisation.

Do You Really Need a Degree?

My question: Is it crucial to get a degree to make it in your career? The nuggets we picked up were: It is possible to succeed in life without a degree but get a degree if you can. You get other skills by going to university aside from your subject area There are life skills you learn that can help you in the workplace You get other advantages and insights and opportunities that could boost your career

Struggling with Communication?

My Question was: Knowing that communication is a key skill for any job search or workplace progress, what would you advice someone who is struggling in this area? The nuggets we picked up were: Practice! Get outside your comfort zone.