tips on negotiation

The following are some of the tips on negotiation.It can be used to get what you want.

This tips is for negotiation while you are on the job. Negotiation in the family life is different, as you have the ample time to do it.

a. BE PREPARED

This is one of the most important preparation.It also shows that you respect his time.

Please be prepared with the data, facts and figures that are needed to build up your case. This will help you to prove your case.

b. DEFINE YOUR GOAL

Before entering the nego, be clear of your goal and what you want.This way you can keep your eye on the objectives.

For example, if you are buying a car, you define the purpose, price range and your budget.

c. BE FLEXIBLE

Many may have the wrong perception that flexibility is a sign of weakness. However you need to set your limit in advance. There are things you can be flexible and there are areas where you should not change.

d. AVOID THEATRICS ACTS

In the TV or movies you may be shown how the hero of the film went through the negotiation with hush words and putting down the other party. This is far from the truth as in real world, such an act will cut off the discussion and you will not get what you want.

showcase your career portfolio

Your career portfolio will be the tool that you need to demonstrate your skills. It acts as the support document to show what you have done. To be effective, it has to be professionally designed and contains the necessary information.

Some of the key points to be included are...

a. your current resume including your education, jobs and the duties and responsibilities. The jobs can be arranged in the reversed chronological order, with the latest job appear on the top.

b. Awards and recognition - This is the area where you can include all your degrees and certificates. Insert in the recognition you had received in school and your contributions to various clubs or society. If you have awards from kings or queen, include them.

c. Sample of work output. For example, if you are an artist, show the a sample of you art. If you are a scientist, take the picture of the published work in the international journals.

The career portfolio will provide the evidence of your capability. Rather than talking about what you have done, you are showing the example of your work. It provides a more credible demonstrationof your capability.

Setting the Path

Selecting your first career is the most critical. This is because it will set the direction or path to your career.

I give my own example. When I join the national carrier as aircraft engineer, unknowingly, I had set the path for my future career. I consider it as unknowingly, as I was too you to think for my own future. I cut off most of the other options, I cannot be a doctor or teacher.

Once your are in your career, these are the tips to move forward in your role:

a. Take stock of your strength. This the most important, as you have to leverage on your strength. This include your natural preference. If you are the type who prefer to study or work alone, you will not excel in jobs that require mass involvement of other people, like marketing or PR. You may be suited to job like doctor or researcher.

b. Evaluate your goal. Ask yourself... what do you want to achieve in your life. The good thing is, if you really want it, your can change your personality. I know a person who was timid and quiet in his early school life, turned to be a powerful politician liked by many.

c. Know the trade. Have the knowledge and skill is important. It will determine your ability to do the job as well as the perception of the people. It is unlikely that people trust you if you lack the knowledge.

d. Attend the trade events. This has multiple benefits. It can help you to upgrade your skills and at the same time increase your contacts.