How to have a happy career 3

Question 1

how to approach a negotiation with boss

Answer 1

1. Assess the clinic’s current situation
2. Salary increase? Research the data and know the range
3. Consider other benefits to negotiate
4. Perform a self-assessment to identify your
   accomplishments (additional responsibilities)
5. Schedule a meeting
6. Practice your strategy – write it down
7. Remain calm
8. Show some flexibility
9. Schedule follow-up meeting (or ask for feedback if they say
   ‘no’ right away)
10. Send a thank you email summarizing the discussion
11. Be ready to process what they come back with in the
    follow-up meeting

Question 2

How do I negotiate with my boss?

Answer 2

Set the tone
“Thanks for meeting with me today. I’m loving…”
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Accomplishments
“I’ve managed to build a loyal client base and generate XXX”
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The Asks
“I’d like to discuss my compensation and specific benefits…”
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Thank and book
“I really appreciate you meeting with me today. Would it be fair for us to meet again on..?”
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Follow-up email
“Thanks again for meeting. To summarize our discussion..”
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Question 3

The sign of a good negotiation is usually when both parties walk away with what outcome?

Answer 3

The sign of a good negotiation is usually when both parties walk away not getting 100% of what they want.
They are not “all or nothing” conversations.

Question 4

details that can make a cover letter better

Answer 4

• tell your story
• Bullet points make it more visually appealing and easy to highlight certain skills

Question 5

important things to define when looking for a new job

Answer 5

core values
non-negotiables / priorities

Question 6

how to prepare for an interview, what to do during, and after

Answer 6

 Be prepared
 Have some questions for them – see if they have the same core values
 Look around – observe
 Find out when they will be making a final decision
 Follow-up with a thank you note

Question 7

what are boundaries

Answer 7

 An invisible line that defines what behaviours are acceptable
 Form of self-care
 Can be based on physical, emotional, based on time or space
 Evaluate and define what boundaries you would like to set in place
 What are your needs and wants?
 Boundaries will vary based on relationship
 Communicate boundaries in a respectful manner and respect others’ boundaries

Question 8

Why setting boundaries can be difficult?

Answer 8

 FOMO
 Perfectionism
 Concern of what others will think of us
> “Care what other people think, and you will forever be their
prisoner.” - Lao Tzu
 Don’t know how/what to do/what to say

Question 9

What to do when you have to set new boundaries with clients:

Answer 9

 Usually happens with communication/responsiveness
 Re-train clients – takes time
 Helpful if replacing current process with something new
 Manage expectations
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 People may be surprised at first when they are used to you being a certain way or allowing certain behaviours from them
 Eventually, people adjust and they’ll stop asking you or pushing your limits