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My manager has recently been promoted to director and I am really hoping that I might be offered her old role. Nobody has mentioned anything yet and I’m too scared to ask in case it looks like I’m jumping in her grave. What should I do? Carla,Warwickshire


If you think that you are in a position to take on the extra responsibility there is no harm in approaching your manager, asking if they will be recruiting someone new and putting yourself forward. It’s best to be up front – it shows you have initiative and ambition – and recruiting internally is more convenient for them anyway.


CALL FOR HELP


I’ve recently started a new role as a manager’s assistant. In my previous job as an administrator I very rarely had to use the phone – I mostly emailed people. My new role involves regularly calling important clients to arrange meetings and I’m a little nervous. Any advice?Dave,Harlow


It can be a little daunting talking to high-profile clients on the phone at first, but the more you do it, the easier it will get. Some people find it helpful to write a little script of common questions and responses and keep it next to the phone – it sounds silly, but it can help reassure you if you get flustered or lost for words.


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