Negotiation is part of every professional’s life. To negotiate, means to arrive at an understanding with another person, so that both of you are satisfied with the results. Do you know what is your skill in negotiation? If not, why not test and find out because most of our interactions demand negotiation. You are negotiating with your love partner about which place to go for dinner. You negotiate with your co-workers about how to divide the work. You negotiate with your clients about prices and you negotiate with your boss about your paycheck. Let us discuss important test factors of a negotiation. Understanding...

There was a time when I hesitated to negotiate because I was green. Now negotiation is “FUN” for me because I know what I am doing. Now I believe “everything is negotiable”. But don’t be mistaken it is a child game. You should learn the art of negotiation. Here I will explore the Secret of successful negotiation which I have discovered over the years. SET YOUR GOAL: First you should know what you want to achieve. Like before starting your car you should know where you want to end up. EDUCATE YOUR SELF IN THE SUBJECT: Always gather the basic information and Knowledge about the subject...

Tough Interview Questions 1. Silence The silence left by an interviewer is not an invitation to babble or a license to ramble. In fact, it is a calculated tactic used by many a sophisticated employer to make you do precisely that. Avoid breaking the silence and above all don’t lose your cool. Stay casual and relaxed, maintain your friendly demeanor and wait for the employer to break the silence. Remember in an interview the nonverbal cues you give are being observed as closely as your words, tone and diction.

1. Announce your resignation professionally Be very professional and tactful in announcing your resignation and make sure you go through the proper channels of command resigning to your immediate boss first and then announcing your departure to your peers and colleagues. Do not let word of your intention to depart filter through the grapevine before you have announced your intentions to your boss. 2. Give sufficient notice Consult your company’s policies and procedures for the proper notice period and make sure you give sufficient notice. If the company asks you to stay a little longer you...