When To Be Mentally Strong?

1. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? Don’t tell your life story; answer clearly and concisely. Focus on professional accomplishments.
2. Why should we hire you over the other applicants? Say, “I don’t know the skill of others, but I do my own,” then highlight your strengths and ...

As your boss talks, actually listen and don't just think of a rebuttal. Ask open-ended questions to show you are engaged in the conversation.

• Your questions are a paraphrase of what your boss says. "I hear you say X, which to me sounds like Y. Is that correct?"
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• Steady, slow progress. Speedy progress is difficult to keep on fueling. Instead, regularly add tasks into your calendar and keep up with it.
• Focus on behaviours first, then goals. Steady behaviours will outperform the shiniest bite-sized goals.