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Career Couch

Sunday, 20 July 2008


Conducting successful meetings
Effective meetings take planning and an ability to seize the moment.


Time management techniques
Good planning and time management can get you out of the office early.


Surviving a new boss
Fresh blood can cause friction for staff and managers.


How to resign from your job
There's a right way and a wrong way to resign.


Creating a flexible work proposal
The more thorough your proposal, the more likely your success.


Managing your personal assistant
Today’s personal assistant is fully engaged in the business.




Avoiding middle management limbo
To play a role in strategy, middle managers need to develop their skills.


'Green up' your CV
It can pay to hone your corporate social responsibility skills.


Surviving office politics
Learn to deal with office politics to get ahead.


Managing grief in the workplace
When tragedy or disaster strikes a staff member it can be a testing time for any manager.


Dressing for success
Style is substance when it comes to a manager's wardrobe.


When to reject a promotion
Sometimes it can be wise to say 'no' to that promotion.


Mid-life career changes
Changing direction mid-career is a common path for today's managers.


Career breaks and sabbaticals
Taking time off work can revitalise your career.


Management jargon
Is your language letting you down as a manager?


Bored with your job?
A range of strategies can inject new vigour into your working life.


Creative thinking
Free-thinking employees often come up with imaginative solutions.


Mixing travel with business
International experience can boost your career.


How to be happy at work
Research is lifting the lid on how we can be happy at work.


Giving negative feedback
Choosing your words well can make delivering criticism easier.


Difficult colleagues
Problem colleagues or employees require special strategies.


Computer-related injuries
Your workstation could be sabotaging your career.


Combining work and study
Good planning and focus can help you combine work with study.


Living the tree change job dream
A tree or sea change can boost your career - but be clear on your goals.


Impressing at job interviews
Planning ahead can help you find the right answers.


Befriending your boss on Facebook
What should you do if a boss or co-worker tries to add you as a "friend"?


Surviving a staff exodus
A staff exodus could mean it's time to take stock.


Office power tripping
Some people create false dramas in the workplace to make themselves look good.


Managing counter offers
More money might help you hold on to a valued worker but watch the pitfalls.


Effective negotiation
Learning to negotiate better will help you get ahead.


The right way to fire someone
It's never going to be pleasant but preparation can take the sting out of sacking someone.


When to quit your job
Is it time to leave your job? Look for the five sure signs.


Managing former colleagues
When you become the boss you may need to reassess your behaviour and friendships.


Is your colleague after your job?
If your deputy's ambitions make you feel threatened, take positive action.


Effective performance reviews
Preparing for a performance review benefits everyone.


Are you being paid enough?
Find out if you're earning what you deserve.


Hiring the boss
Executive recruitment is an exercise in lateral thinking.


Executive salary negotiation
When can your demands backfire? We examine the options.


Working overseas
Make sure your overseas package doesn't get lost in translation.


Need a career coach?
Executive coaching is gaining in popularity.


Fear of public speaking
Confidence in public speaking can boost career prospects.


Face up to mistakes
If you make a mistake in front of your staff, be honest.


Working with recruiters
The basics of working with professional recruitment agencies.


Get ahead on your break
Jog, take classes or rewrite your resume during lunchtime to get ahead.


How to get headhunted
Make sure you're considered suitable prey.


How long should you stay in your job?
Changing jobs can make a big difference to your career.


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