Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Business English Podcast resources
BEP 100 ADV - Job Interviews: Salary Negotiation
BEP 91 ADV - Job Interviews: Asking the Interviewer Questions
BEP 86 ADV - Job Interviews: Talking about Accomplishments (Part 1)
BEP 68 INT - Meetings: Interrupting and Resisting Interruption
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Top ten tips on how to climb the career ladder Written by Richard Hall, author of The Secrets of Success at Work
To survive let alone succeed in the credit crunch you will need a totally focused strategy. To climb the ladder you will need to be extraordinary.
But don’t worry. Here's ten top tips.
Know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses. Be honest about your talents. Self knowledge is a big weapon.
Know where you want to go – destinations matter. To be told that you look as though you know where you are going is high praise.
Keep on learning. In a world of change make sure you’re up to date.
Become an avid listener. Listen more than you talk. Learn from those smarter than you.
Be an enthusiast. Enthusiasts win. If you hate your job change it before they change you … or change your attitude.
Give your boss all the help you can. Be accommodating; be a motivational force. He determines your future.
Increasingly it’s a world of teams not one of individuals. Learn how to be a great team player.
Be responsive. We live in a service orientated world. Those who are most customer or stakeholder responsive will do best.
Be attractive. Be smart. Look good. Sound good. Look as though you care. Present with passion and power.
Be exciting. Be a thinker and a doer. Stand out through your energy and desire to innovate.
Jack Welch, one time Chairman and CEO of General Electric (regarded as the best business leader we have known), demanded the three “s”s from his subordinates:
Speed
Simplicity
Self Confidence
Add these to those above and you will achieve the WOW factor (Walking On Water) that distinguishes the extraordinary from the ordinary.
The Secrets of Success at Work is designed to help you get the critical edge over your peers. It will ensure that you get on further and faster.
Good luck. Enjoy yourself.
Richard Hall
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