Best Counterintuitive Career Advice

This is a great question! I’ve made a lot of mistakes and have seen others leave money and promotions on the table in safe and routine ways. Contrary to what I initially envisioned, career advancement is often enhanced.

Some counterintuitive career advice:

• Popular wisdom: When talking about salary or performance reviews, it’s best to play it safe and not ask too much. You want to appear rational and not stand out from the market. If you ask for too much, you think you’ll be shot down and lose your chance completely. Many believe that it is better to proceed cautiously and not give the appearance of greed. It’s best to get along, politely accept what’s being offered, and don’t waver. Conventional wisdom leads many people to fear appearing too aggressive and think asking for more will hurt them.
• Counter-Intuitive Career Tip: Better to ask for more. People tend to think you deserve what you ask for. I’ve seen unqualified and less talented candidates earn higher salaries than others with more experience and better Cv Writing Services. I’ve seen people negotiate big signing bonuses. And others, and better candidates, get nothing, usually because they didn’t even ask.
• What you get in life is not always: what you deserve, but what you ask for. Companies rarely give you more than you ask for. So the goal is high. Also, keep in mind that this is a cumulative effect. Your long-term income salary, bonuses, etc. usually depends on your input, so this can add up quickly.