Have you ever had that feeling that slides up and whispers in your ear, “One day, they’re going to figure it out”? What are they going to figure out? That you’re faking it? That you’re a phony? A fraud? That you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing?
You can’t be 100 percent sure, but you think your boss might be looking for a new job. They have been acting differently, from attending more networking functions to behaving more secretly. You wouldn’t usually give this too much thought, but the fact that this behaviour is so out of character for your boss, has raised your suspicions.
Preparing for an important presentation, for example to the board of your organisation or to a large group of industry colleagues or clients, can be seen as quite daunting, but it shouldn’t be blown out of proportion. It’s an important meeting, but really the preparation that is required shouldn’t differ drastically from any preparation you would normally do for a presentation. You simply need to remember these points:
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“Why do you want this job?” It’s one of the most common interview questions, but easiest to slip up on. On the face of it, the interviewer is simply asking what interests you about this role. But be prepared to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the question at hand.
Starting a new job is a big milestone in your career. So, with your first day fast approaching, you will no doubt be feeling both excited and a little nervous. After all, with a new job comes a lot of change, from a new routine and commute, to a new environment. You will need to acclimatise to such adjustments quickly in order to ensure a strong start.
However, there are few other less obvious adjustments which you may not have necessarily anticipated as you start to prepare for starting your new job, those which could catch you off guard and break your stride if you don’t brace yourself.
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The importance of understanding other people’s reality in your organisation
Many of us have a very limited understanding of the realities others face. We are all guilty of it; getting so wrapped up in our own working lives and priorities, that we form incomplete or inaccurate perceptions of our colleagues and their realities. The problem is that this can form the foundation for poor communication and relationships.
Updated: 22nd June 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has brought about overnight change and disruption to the world of work. Of course, some of these changes were bubbling away in the background in the pre-crisis world, but these have now been accelerated – alongside a multitude of completely new changes. Employers, therefore, are increasingly looking for professionals who have the soft skills required to succeed in the face of constant new challenges. Continue reading Six soft skills you will need in the next era of work
