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Negotiation needs to be approached tactfully and with a clear aim in mind for optimum success. Setting a clear objective and having the confidence to ask for what you want are key to negotiating effectively, so keep these tips in mind and prepare thoroughly before entering a conversation.

Our LinkedIn group is full of many fantastic discussions, started by various industry professionals. This week, Carolyn Hyams asked our group if they think you should accept LinkedIn connection requests from anyone and everyone?

Before writing your resume you’ll no doubt go online to research a few writing tips, and end up reading article after article giving advice on what and what not to put: “do not exceed two pages in length, begin with most recent work history, highlight your key career achievements in a separate section…”

So…you’ve managed to get a job interview, great! You’re nervous, you can’t sleep – you want to impress and get the job. You know yourself better than anyone else and you have decided that this role is a good fit for your skills, experience and personality.

Congratulations! You’ve succeeded in getting your new job, now it’s time to prepare for your first day. This is your chance to show your employer that they made the right decision and to get acquainted with your new co-workers whilst navigating the office. Here are some useful tips to help you make your first day a success:

Great news! You’ve been offered the role of your dreams, you’ve accepted, and you start next week. This is an exciting time, and if you’ve been out of work for a while it might feel like the hard work is over. Of course, it’s really just beginning. Soon your new job will begin, bringing many challenges, and between now and your start date you might suddenly find a big empty space in your schedule ahead.