Sital Ruparelia

Whether you like it or not – you, me and everyone else is in the “sales” business.

Unless you can sell yourself, sell your team and sell your business – you’re likely to be in trouble in the modern economy and work place.

Yet most people find the very thought of “selling” awkward and uncomfortable.

But it need not be.

When you take an ethical approach to sales you’re not actually “selling” – but in fact “helping” and providing value.

Use the 5 questions below to engage in conversation, understand the needs of the person in front of you – and then offer to help them:

“5 Magic Questions” 

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23rd January 2012 signifies the beginning of the Chinese New Year.

On my recent trip to Hong Kong and Singapore I learned about the Chinese New Year tradition of giving red envelopes filled with money on new years day as a way of wishing good fortune to friends, family and employees on news years day.

Something, in fact, that’s very similar to the tradition of giving money on new years day in the Indian culture too! Once again proving to me that we’re all far more similar than we are different.

So although I’m not Chinese, to coincide with the start of the Chinese New Year this week, I’m sharing my very own ‘virtual red envelope” filled with cash – £28 to be precise (approximately $50)

Specifically it’s an ‘envelope’ for job seekers in the form of £28 off the Zen Guide To Job Searching (£28 = approx. $45).

So Why £28?

In Chinese culture, the number 8 is very lucky and signifies “prosperity” whilst the number 28 signifies “double prosperity”

So I’d like to offer you double prosperity this coming year by offering £28 off the Zen Guide To Job Searching!

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One of the first lessons I was taught when I began learning comedy improvisation 5 years ago was the principle of “being average and having lots of goes.”

Because it’s your willingness to be average, have lots of goes and make mistakes that ultimately helps you succeed on stage.

Not only does this principle apply when performing on stage without a script. It also applies to many aspects of our life and work too.

For example, just think about the 5 phases you go through when learning to cook a meal:  

1. You have a go (you cook something)
2. You fail (burn it or make a tasteless dish)
3. You learn from the failure (identify why you burnt it or why it was inedible)
4. You implement the learning (adjust your cooking approach)
5. You have more goes until you improve and master the art of cooking

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So you’ve been out of the job market due to redundancy, job loss or personal circumstances.

It’s all very legitimate but that’s not the way some employers and interviewers see it.

Here are 5 steps to help you not only handle conversations about your gap  – but in fact turn the gap into a positive differentiator which helps you stand out from crowd.

1. Don’t be defensive

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1.3 billion people yesterday tuned into watch India triumph against arch rivals Pakistan in the semi finals of the Cricket World Cup.  That’s right, 20% of the world population watched as India’s ‘Little Master’, Sachin Tendulkar, drove India to the final this Saturday.

Tendulkar is India’s equivalent of David Beckham, Michael Jordan or Tiger Woods.  Which means he has an amazing track record in his sport, a huge fan base and a lucrative sponsorships with the likes of Adidas, Pepsico and Canon.

But although Tendulkar was the top scorer in yesterday’s game and picked up the man of the match award, it wasn’t exactly a classic performance from him or India.

In fact, at one point the TV commentator accused Tendulkar and India of  “Winning Ugly” in reference to Brad Gilbert’s book.

But that’s precisely what winners do – they win ugly when they have to.

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Searching for new jobs, projects or clients?
- You need options

Many job seekers and self employed professionals take their foot off the gas once they’ve a couple of strong opportunities in the pipeline. Invariably these opportunities don’t always convert and so they’re left with an empty pipeline and an uphill struggle because they haven’t enough irons in the fire.

Or if an opportunity does convert, they have no leverage in negotiations because they’ve no other options available.

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Article by Sarah Butcher, Editor of eFinancial Careers

There are good interviews and there are bad interviews.

Good interviews are those in which there is a job, for which there is sign-off and which you may be able to occupy if you perform well.

Bad interviews are those in which there is no specific job – and which even if there is, there is no allocated budget for. Worse, they are interviews in which you have been invited along simply to provide intelligence on the market.

Here’s how to establish you’re in a Bad Interview, and what to do about it.

1) The interview for a job which hasn’t been signed off

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The Zen Guide To Job Searching

The Zen Guide To Job Searching

How To Get Hired Faster With Less Effort and Less Stress

During my career, I’ve had periods where I really struggled to find work (namely the recession of the early 1990s after I graduated).

I’ve had periods when I was stuck in roles or companies that no longer enjoyed and understand how difficult it can be to find the time, motivation and strategies to change jobs when you’re stuck on the corporate treadmill.

I’ve also experienced the pains of working as a recruiter through a downturn after 9/11. So I understand how challenging it is to find opportunities, chase leads, deal with set-backs and still try to come back smiling when it all goes wrong.

Which is why I get a great deal of satisfaction in helping people find jobs and make successful career moves quickly. I suppose I’m sharing the lessons I learned the hard way.

But I do appreciate that, for whatever reason, not everyone is able to work with me personally during their own  job search.

So in recent weeks, I’ve been busy working on a new solution to help such individuals accelerate their job search with minimal stress and hassle – but in a way that they could access my help and advice in very flexible and affordable way.

And today, I’m ready to unveil it:

The Zen Guide To Job Searching

How To Get Hired Faster With Less Effort and Less Stress

Click here to get all the details and to reserve your copy

This instantly downloadable programme includes:

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As a bonus, you’ll also be able to download my special report “ The Top 10 Career Mistakes To Avoid ”

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I am excited to announce a series of instantly download able Audio and Video Programmes to help you deal with specific career related matters

These extremely affordable solutions feature me speaking directly to you from my couch about how to deal with your biggest career related problems and head aches.
The programmes will launched and available from the beginning of January to help you kick start your career in 2010. But starting from today – for 14 days only – I’m offering all 9 programmes at a 35% discount special pre-launch price

Take your time to look through the summary below or go straight to webpage by clicking here

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