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In today’s economic climate a promotion is by no means guaranteed and stiff com- petition means that you might lose out to someone more experienced. It can be hard, especially if the person who lands the position is someone you know well and you’ll now be working under them:
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Don’t gossip about the promoted worker in a bid to undermine their power in the office. You’ll only look
bitter and make a name for yourself as a trouble maker.
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How to handle a failed promotion with pride
Approach the issue head on. Find a few minutes to speak to your colleague. Let them know
you’re supportive of their new role but that you’d also like to enhance your career and are happy to take on more authority should the situation arise.
Discuss with your manager what areas you could look to improve on that would give you a better chance of success for the next promotion which comes along.
IN BRIEF
Women can’t win
CAREER DOCTOR
Q: I’ve applied for a job and landed an interview – but it means facing a panel. How can I prepare?
A: Congratulations on landing an interview! Going in front of a panel can be stressful and intimidating but, it can also give you a chance to see how workers interact together and reduce the chance of having to return for a second or third interview. Remember a panel interview is most definitely not the time to ‘wing it’ so always go prepared and armed with your strengths, weaknesses and accomplishments. The best panel interview is that that enables you to get involved with a conversation. Try to steer away from the typical question and answer and instead interject your own relevant insight into con- versation – but never interrupt an interviewer. Finally, address a response to the person posing the question, but continue to make eye contact with other panel members.
According to a survey of 500 business leaders, women were found to have the edge over men in a number of competencies – they perform better in interviews, have better presentation, communication and motivational skills, are better able to understand companies and their culture, are more thorough and affable and are capable of balancing several tasks at once. So far so good for females then. But the survey, from TheLadders, also revealed that 42.7 per cent of senior managers say women won’t get the top jobs, due to concerns over whether a female may leave to start a family.
SALARY WOES
A survey commissioned by USwitch.com has found that the cost of living is rising at nearly double the rate of salaries – meaning your pay packet doesn’t go as far as it used to. Over 16 million workers don’t expect a pay increase this year, while of those who do get a raise nine million will receive an increase that is below the Consumer Price Index of 3.5 per cent.
WORK RIGHTS DOUBT
Confusion over workplace rights and salary matters has led to more than 50,000 employees calling the Government’s pay and work rights helpline for advice. The helpline can offer advice and support on the minimum wage, a 48-hour working week and unfair deductions.
Think flexibly
Flexible working is on the up, says a survey from XpertHR and it’s being driven by companies’ desire to cut costs: ■ Two thirds of employers have introduced flexible working initiatives during the recession in a bid to manage costs.
■ A reduction in hours is the most common practice for flexible work patterns.
■ 84 per cent say flexible working schemes are voluntary, with 12 per cent saying they are compulsory.
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