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Do you have a great idea to can raise the bottom line of the company you work for? Such an idea could be to raise productivity, lower the cost of production or a clever idea to raise staff morale. In the past, you may have a frustrating experience when your idea was rejected or ignored. The reason could be that nobody told you “the secret“. When a great idea pops into our head, the next step is to sell your idea so that others will buy into it. Here are seven important steps that you can take in that process;

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Get to the interview location 15 minutes early. In addition to allowing yourself extra time in case you get lost or stuck in traffic, there are a number of reasons why being early is a good idea.

It gives you an opportunity to go to the restroom and check your appearance – make sure your lunchtime spinach salad isn’t stuck to your teeth and your cowlick isn’t standing straight up. It’s also a good idea to carry a small repair kit in your car or briefcase. This should include an extra tie or .pair of pantyhose, breath mint, comb, travel-size hairspray and shoe polish and anything else that currently lives in the junk drawer of your desk.

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We all have times when we feel nervous and unsure. Here are some practical tips to help you to project a confident image at work.

There are several things you can do to feel more confident:

1) Be prepared. If you’re making a presentation to a group or giving a proposal to your boss, you’re going to feel more comfortable if you’ve done your research and practiced in advance. And the more important the issue, the more you need to practice.

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Have you been putting off attending networking events because of the fear of starting a conversation? If you do not know how to start a conversation at the networking event, it is always good to start by seeking the answers to any or all of the following questions:

Who are you?
What is your product of service?
What are you immediate need?
Why are we important to each other?

Where are you located?
How can I help you?
How can I help you to fulfill your immediate needs?

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The final section of a resume is commonly referred to as an optional section. This is where you put those things that are important to include but don’t fit into one of the standard sections. These commonly are awards, certifications, military experience, memberships, technical skills, patents, or publications and presentations. Commonly only one optional section is included and which it is depends on what will sell your background best.

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