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How would your manager and coworkers describe you?

How would your manager and coworkers describe you?

How are you perceived as a person and as a professional?
Are you seen as a team player, an asset to the organization, problem solver, dependable employee.
How do others describe you? Tell about your strengths, contribution and reviews.
It is good to be prepared with right examples.
You should also seek your ex bosses approval for reference. Always gain their confidence and support for the job search.
Do's
• Focus on what job needs and how you shine
• Share colleagues feedback on your recent projects
• Tell about your performance review feedback
• Show that you are a team player, solution oriented person through your stories
• Prove that your boss and colleagues appreciate your qualities and work output
Don'ts
• Don't say I don't care about their opinion
• Don't exaggerate, reference check is coming
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If we do not negotiate well or don’t negotiate at all then there is a big chance that we are going to leave money on the table, which could have been ours. We often don’t negotiate because we feel it is inappropriate or feel uncomfortable and fear it.

“You don't get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate.” Chester Karrass