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Diffrentiate yourself – PUSP (Professional Unique Selling Proposition)
To be successful in any domain of life, you need to be different from other. In this world of me too products – people always prefer products or services that stand apart from others. We go a retail store and out of various offerings we always try to pickup the stuff which stands apart. This also applies to getting recognition on at work. In the career also you need to stand apart from the people around you.
The marketing experts use a terminology called USP – that is Unique Selling Proposition to describe a feature of product which is its unique proposition to be sold. The same way as an employee we need to have our PUSP (Professional Unique Selling Proposition) – something that makes you stand out from the crowd and this is a very important aspect which may decide your fate on the job.
All senior managers look for someone who can be their trusted soldier. Depending on these few trusted employees (on whom they depend for operational aspects) the managers try to rise up in any company. One of the reason you see many managers when leaving the job they tend to take their team also.
You may be highly skilled or qualified but of you are not visible to senior managers – you are nowhere. There are many ways to become visible in organization but the key is to position yourself in a place where these senior managers will notice you. Here are some of the ways to be visible:
Senior expect to recognize a rising star before they recognized by others in organization. The first step for this is to have a PUSP – professional unique selling proposition that you can talk about to show a potential new manager that you are different to the people around you.
Once you have identified the industry, or area that you want to work in, you need to brand yourself, be clear about your professional unique selling proposition, and practice selling yourself to the people around you who can help you get to the position you are aspiring to.
Note that positioning yourself is not a one day job – you need to do this day in & day out in your career. The dynamics of a successful career demands that you compete in you career every day – you compete when you go for a job interview, you compete daily for the best positions, promotion and pay rise.
So next time when you are in a position to speak in front of one of these managers will you take that positioning step. Yes and keep doing that always? Having an elevator pitch – a GE way in which you are prepared with small conversation pitched (small enough to get completed in elevator) which leave the desired positioning in senior manager’s mind.
Now let’s take an example of how positioning must have helped some of the industry leaders. Mr. Ramadorai CEO of leading software services company TCS has started off as a Trainee in the company and has worked his way to the position of CEO. This would not have been possible without the right positioning he made for himself ever since he was a middle level manager. This includes the way he positioned himself in the right area, networked with the right people, let them know where he wanted to go, and when the right positions came along. Earlier he was America head which is followed by being COO second only to visionary Mr. F C Kohli (one of the founders of TCS). What we need to notice here is that he was prepared for the position, the management at TCS knew he was prepared this position, and he himself right from start knew what he wanted, and he was an undisputed choice for the role.
Unless you put it in practice, then only you may realize the power of PUSP – Professional Unique Selling Proposition. I invite readers to share their experiences of own or people around them. Just add to the comments on this post.
How to keep your job during an economic recession
While we are seeing the worst recession of recent times with slow economic growth. A slower growth means some companies my consider downsizing. The recession in USA is closely linked to recession in other economies as the links now are very tight. Considering the global nature of problem – we may see job cuts not only in USA but across the world. To ensure that you keep your job if times get tougher we recommend following steps which will improve your chances of being kept on.
Make yourself irreplaceable: Be very clear about what you responsibilities are, and make sure you are meeting them.
Pick up additional responsibilities / Go beyond: Make sure your supervisors and colleagues are aware of your capabilities. Continue to build your skills. Look for opportunities at your company and elsewhere. Look for ways to go beyond what you’ve been told to do. Volunteer for additional tasks (bu be careful do not ask for more than you can handle. Create an impression of task master who gets the job done well.
Don’t seem paranoid or anxious: Keep working at your current output level, and try to focus on getting the job done. Even as businesses trim around the edges, some departments are at lesser layoff risk, and there won’t necessarily be cuts across the board. Workers that contribute directly to revenue may be safer. For example, a telemarketer selling product usually stays around.
Find related jobs within organization / Improve your skill set: If your role is likely to go – find related jobs within organization. For example new project development has stopped – try moving to support of old projects. If your your skills obsolete? Take extra
classes to brush up the latest skills. If career improvement seminars are offered at work, attend them. You want to show your employer that you are still viable in the workplace, and that you have the necessary training to continue doing a good job.
Come up and suggest ways to cut costs: If you see areas of waste at your company immediately recommend ways to improve efficiency and cut costs. Do not ask for huge investments in your projects so keep the suggestions to low investment options.
Suggest ways to increase revenue: If you can see a potential new revenue stream that requires a low (preferably zero) investment, recommend it. Companies appreciate an employee who is innovative and consider them more valuable. Idea here is to strech resources rater than to consume resources.
Increase your visibility: In any recession – the first people fired are those with
a negative impression. The next to go are those that are unnoticed and therefore can be released. So the writing on wall is to get noticed in a positive way. How? Here are some tips – Make sure you reach on time to work and preferably work extra hours. You limit your vacation period. Make extra contribution to work, and ensure that it is noticed by management. Without being too bold, make sure that your boss is aware of what you are contributing to the bottom line of the company.
Have a positive attitude: This is no time to complain constantly. You need to be constructive enough to make the workplace better. Do not complain excessively or gossip informally. If you have a reputation as a complainer or morale-killer, may be you can lose your job. Employers in bad times try to get rid of people who pull the team backwards.
Despite all these suggestions no one can guarantee you that you will be retaining your job in economic recession. You can try but no matter how hard you try sometimes there may be a chance of bad news for you. So it is good to be prepared (in case?). Update your resume, get hooked to few recruiters. Network with your old bosses, coworkers, and business
contacts. You will get better results if you are prepared ahead of time. “Dig your well before you are thirsty”.
Early warning indicators for approaching layoffs
Indian workers has got the taste of globalization yesterday from none other than its home grown leading private airline Jet airways. Jet Airways have laid off more than 900 of its employees in one single day and have plans to make this figure above 1800 within next two days.
Till now in India the layoff by an Indian company were an hush hush affair. The layoff or pink slips (as they are called in western world) were thought to be a way of only companies from rest of world. This event was unlike the earlier layoffs which has been splashed in media like anything.
On the other side of world amidst the economic recession more than 750,000 jobs have disappeared from the U.S. economy this year. The workers face the prospect of plenty more layoffs to come as a continuing credit crunch and weak consumer demand hamper firms trying to maintain payrolls.
Now the big question before all of us workers is – “How safe is my job”? The answer is tricky but not difficult. You can now look for early warnings indicators for approaching layoffs. Here are seven signs (EWAs) that may signal your position is on the line.
(1) Other got fired in your company: If others are losing their jobs you may too, even if your boss says otherwise. Prepare yourself for that call to corner office and being handed over the pink slip. Note that in bad times even management may not have sense of things which may be affecting the business real time. In a globalized economy situations change rapidly. This does not mean that people are telling lies but them may not be aware genuinely. It may be the case of missing information, or circumstances change.
The basic pint is that you need to be aware of the possibility of a layoff. Workers at greatest risk of layoffs may be those who were most recently hired (although a lot depends on company policy). This was the case with Jet Airways layoff above. Other targets are workers who aren’t getting the job done. Middle management and highly paid top managers are also targets. The workers who are contract are also among the first to go.
(2) Freeze on New Hiring: Vanishing job postings (internal or external) and vanishing referral schemes are also send a layoff signal. You should look at whether colleagues are taking on more or less work, and whether some are being asked or told to leave.
The sequence of disappearance is typically started with the newly created or budgeted positions that have not been filled which are the first to go, then replacement positions that used to be posted and have disappeared, and then come the retirements that seem to be welcomed by management and are not filled.
(3) Training budgets cut: Even large companies may cut training budgets, a red flag that financial concerns could lead to layoffs. While there are certain critical initiatives or projects that need to go forward if a company wants to keep up production, workers should watch out when project spending slows.
From an employee’s standpoint, anytime they see an organization cutting back on its spending and cutting back on activities, as well as staff or initiatives around them, they need to think through the details and figure out at what point does it reach my position.
(4) New projects and events vanishing from scene: The new IT project or budgeted initiative has just vanished and no one talks about it now. Well, that is an indication of slowdown and probable cut in employees who are normally required for new projects.
(5) Office Grapevine: Conventional wisdom calls for taking office gossip with a pinch of salt. But sometimes it makes sense to listen to what your co-workers are saying and doing. It makes sense to notice what the talk is and to notice how people’s responsibilities or jobs are being redefined.
(6) Company is missing targets quarter after quarter: While some management may be less than forthcoming about missed targets for financial performance, workers can investigate a company’s health by checking out the budget. A major sign of approaching layoffs is a business that isn’t performing well. Especially at publicly traded companies, performance is critical, because firms that don’t perform to an expected level, even during recessionary times, will be forced to cut back.
(7) What your top management is saying in public: The top management speeches and statements in public are sometimes indicators of coming dangers. Like in case of Jet airways – a stress deal with Kingfisher airlines is announced a couple of days earlier and this followed by retrenchments.
Whatever may be the reason workers all over the world need to face recession and have to secure their jobs. Making note of early warning indicators may help in some cases.
How To Survive The Working Week
By: Patrick Omari
The working week can be very tiring. Sometimes it can feel like you have only just left work the night before, when you arrive once again in the morning. However, do not fret, as there are certain things you can do, which will liven up your week, give you more time to relax and lift your mood significantly.
Without doubt weekends are a time to have fun and do what you want to do. The thought of grocery shopping may give you a headache, however, if you can, put aside a small amount of time on, perhaps a Sunday, to stock your cupboards, it can make your week run smoother. Buying essential food for the week on your days off will mean you do not have to think very hard about meals when you arrive tired after a long day at work. There is nothing worst than hurrying through the front door, running to the kitchen hungry to find you have nothing to eat. Doing a heavy shop after working all day is the last thing you need.
If pushing a trolley really isn’t your thing, or you are pushed for time at the weekend, why not order shopping online and get it delivered to your front door. This is an easy option for any day of the week, however, I would still recommend ordering it for the weekend, when you are likely to have a little more time to put it away. The only downside to online delivery is that they usually won’t deliver on a Sunday, however, you can order on a Sunday for the Monday. All you have to do is ensure someone is in the house when the shopping arrives and not forget. A little bit of forward planning is extremely beneficial in the long run when it comes to food shopping.
Organisation is definitely the key to reducing the stress of your working week. Try avoid the morning rush by making sure you always have clean clothes. Waking up to a pile of dirty washing is not going to put you in the best of moods. Furthermore, deciding what to wear the night before is a good idea, as is making your sandwiches and packing your bag. Always make sure your phone is charged for a while at night, just to make your life easier if your car decides to break down.
It can often feel like week days are all work and no play. To avoid this feeling it is very important to combat that tired, lethargic feeling that is often felt after a long day and make the effort to do something you enjoy a couple of nights a week. Try going to the gym, or having a few drinks with friends. Maybe even invite someone over for a DVD, or head to the cinema. Initially arranging an activity may feel like too much of an effort, however, the chances are you will be glad you decided to. Allowing yourself a bit of fun free time during the week will mean getting up for work the next day won’t seem so much of a drag. Along the same lines, plan your weekends and holidays carefully, so you continuously have things to look forward to.
It is important not to go to bed too late on the nights before working days. This does sound very boring, but it is important if you want to perform well at work. It may be possible to survive on very little sleep at the start of the week, however, if you continuously fall behind on needed shut eye, by Wednesday, time will really start to drag. Try to keep fresh and lively so that your mind stays active. A good night’s sleep should help you to keep as alert and enthusiastic at your job. If it is not possible for you to enjoy your work, even if you regularly get a good night’s sleep, you may need to consider a career change.
Most of us have to face the continuous daily grind, however, by making a few small changes you could find that they make your life significantly happier and more fulfilling. We all wish for a job we enjoy, however, whilst we strive for our dream choice of employment it is important to make the most of the free time that we have outside of working hours.
Author Resource:-> Patrick is an expert Research and Travel consultant. His current interest is in Airport Parking, Airport Hotels and Heathrow Hotels.
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Call Center Workers Can Work from Home
Indian government allows agents to work off-site (a move to lower operating costs & encourage less home workers)
BPO agents can work and still enjoy their home comforts. The government has given approval to agents working at call centers, other service providers included, to work from home. This decision fulfills a long-standing industry demand. This will help them to lower operating costs and bring in more people, including housewives into the BPO workforce.
Some time back we have written about this issues in our article Work from home is more a need of employer than employee. In this article we have already highlighted the issue in detail. Now the industry will be welcoming this decision with great happiness as they can now expand with lower operational costs,
The department of telecom (DoT) of Indian Government has indicated that the concept of work-from-home agents has been introduced for companies registered under other service providers (OSPs) category which would have to pay a Rs 5-crore bank guarantee for this purpose (why I fail to understand). Services like call centers, network operation centers, tele-marketing, tele-education, tele-medicine and tele-trading come under OSPs. This decision however will change the game plan and will bring India back into BPO race which it has been losing to other low cost destinations like China, Mexico and Brazil.
However there are security concerns to be tackled. More so the need to convince the clients abroad.
How to deal with Job Search Pitfall?
Job Search Pitfall to Avoid
When people have a goal in mind or want to find something, there’s one simple process that needs to be carried out – that of actively going after or searching for that prize. The search for a great job is no different, and while mass communication makes job hunting easier, there’s still a dreadful lengthy process involved when you’re trying to find the job you want. Here are a few tips and pointers that will help you on your journey to employment.
Are you wondering why you still haven’t landed a job? More than likely you have made the same mistake as most other people, which is that you are searching through only one source. Don’t look at only the local newspaper; find some other sources. Also, by keeping track of where you have submitted your application from the beginning, you can go around the difficulty of managing multiple sources and avoid duplicate submissions.
As always, an excellent source for current job listings is the newspaper. Newspapers can also be found on the Internet as well as many other job listing sites. When searching online, try to scan several sites to expand your chances. Don’t underestimate the ability of networking. Friends may know of a place that is seeking new employees, but also consider asking a former coworker or even previous employers. Often, they can give you a lead on a job that’s open. To start networking, it is suggested that you expand your search horizons. It is imperative that you commit to allow time for an in-depth search, despite your busy schedule, since the results will be rewarding.
It can sometimes take a fair bit of time before you do find employment, and you may have to send out many applications or go through a few interviews before landing a job. You’ll need to make sure you stay motivated to stick with your search, as most people end up giving in to frustrations and quitting the hunt. Certainly, if you do stop looking for employment, you’ll never gain a job, so you should find ways of making sure you continue looking, by giving yourself small rewards or by applying some guilt to yourself. Any method that keeps you on the hunt and far away from discouragement is the right one to choose.
Just remember, it’s not really a “job search” if you aren’t actually searching. It’s never really easy to find a good job, even now with the availability of the Internet. It is necessary for you to devote a great deal of time and effort to it rather than just waiting for something to appear out of the blue. If you are lucky enough to have that sort of luck come your way, then jump on it. Otherwise, you have to go out there and find opportunities rather than wait for them to find you.
The last thing to make sure you do during your search for employment is to research your field of profession thoroughly and take an in-depth look at companies you apply to. You may find that the industry you want to work in is saturated in your region, which will tell you to find a different spin on what you can do and expand your horizons, or you may find that an attractive company really isn’t that pretty, once you find out their history. To be successful in your search for employment, be persistent and knowledgeable, always on the lookout for information that will help you land that perfect job.
Seven best way to avoid job search pitfall
1. Let other Know about your job Hunt: Spread the word about your job hunt to everyone you know, including family members, friends, professors and former coworkers. Also take advantage of professional networking websites such as LinkedIn and work with staffing firms that specialize in your field and maintain a broad base of contacts in the local business community.
2. Adopting a one-size-fits-all approach: Tailor each resume and cover letter to the particular opportunity, and try to obtain the name of the hiring manager so you can personalize your cover letter. A little detective work can go a long way in helping you stand out.
3.Review all of your job search material: Make sure your resume and cover letter are error free. Be vigilant about spelling, grammar and punctuation in all of your written communication, including e-mails, web pages and thank-you notes. Ask a detail-oriented friend to review all of your job search materials.
4. Remaining in the dark: Applicants who uncover beyond-the-basics knowledge of the job and the company by using the Internet and corporate websites are better able to communicate specific ways they can contribute to the organization’s success.
5. Posting indispensable: Consider your online image, and don’t post anything that would appear unprofessional (think spring break photos, rants about a former employer, etc.) for a hiring manager or recruiter.
6. Leave a good first impression: Make sure that both your land line and cell phone voice-mail greetings are clear, professional and succinct. Likewise, avoid using off-color or overly cute e-mail addresses.
7. Don`t fail to thanks or appreciate others: Express appreciation to everyone who helps you in your job search, whether or not their efforts on your behalf are successful. Also be sure to send thank-you notes to every hiring manager you meet.
Relationship with Your Boss
How to Build a great Relationship with Your Boss?
Everyone knows how important it is to have a good relationship with their boss, but not everyone knows how to go about doing this. There are many things you can do that are completely legitimate and won’t make you look like a suck up. A good relationship with your boss can make all the difference to how you feel about your job. A supportive, approachable boss is able to get the best out of their team – you feel like you can talk to them about a problem you have, ask for a morning off to go to a school play or that they will listen to your reasons for wanting a pay rise at your annual review.An judgemental boss is quiet the opposite – they make you feel as though your personal life is of no importance, you should be grateful for the job and that you do not deserve for your career to progress. Of course, there are plenty of bosses in between.Take the time to get to know who your boss is. Many times bosses will have one on one meetings with their staff members to go over their workactivities they enjoy outside of work. Also, keep an ear out when you are in the office. If you hear your boss speaking of activities they enjoy outside the office make note of them in your mind. This does not mean you need to “chime in” on their private conversations. Instead bring these subjects up when explaining a situation you are experiencing in the office with them. It’s amazing how you can use outside subjects when discussion concerns you have in the office or when asking for assistance. By using subjects that they have a common interest in you will develop a common bond with your boss.Let`s look at some different ways to build a good relationship with your boss and how to maintain it.
Use these meetings to listen to your boss. When they explain things you might pick up on items that interest them. These items can include what they expect of their employees as well as
Try to give your Best
OK, this may seem like a simple one but it is very rare that the worst performer in a team gets on well with the boss, or certainly not for long.Get to a level where you have a good relationship with your boss and stay on course. Be consistent in everything you do to continue building the relationship you have with your boss. If show signs of change, your boss will likely be turned off by that.
Always Arrive on Time
Again, this is pretty obvious, but don’t forget that however well you perform in your job, if you are late all the time, or even some of the time, you wont be taken seriously.
Never Gossip about Your Boss
If your boss considers you to be one of the team that spends more time hanging around the water cooler than actually working, they are unlikely to be your biggest fan.If you have anything negative to say about your boss, don’t talk about it with your coworkers. Instead, wait for work to end and talk with your non-coworker friends about it. It is very likely that anything negative you say about your boss will eventually reach his/her ears. This can make an enemy out of someone in a higher position than you which can severely hurt your career and reputation.
Don’t Be A Yes Man
Being a yes man will make your coworkers and boss despise you. A yes man often comes off as insincere. Also a boss will never treat a yes man as an equal, which greatly limits future advancement. Being a yes man is bad, but that doesn’t mean you should constantly disagree with your boss. Be professional and have the confidence and smarts to agree and disagree with your boss when the time is right.
Ask For Advice
If you have a work or career related problem, ask your boss for advice. Asking for advice will show your boss that you trust him/her and you value his/her opinion. If you act on the advice you get, follow up and tell your boss what happened (assuming the advice had a positive effect). Validating your boss’s advice will make him/her feel better and will strengthen the relationship you share.
Manage your Boss expectation regarding quality and quantity of you work.
Make sure you can produce results on the projects you are working on. If you ever get stuck ask around for help until you are able to complete a given task. This will give you a reputation of being a hard worker and will give you a chance to interact with your coworkers in a positive way. Once you have a good grip on the job requirements and have a solid relationship with your boss in place that is built on trust and mutual respect, you can begin to manage your boss’s expectations regarding the quality and quantity of your work. This is an essential damage-control tactic if you are to avoid many of the pitfalls that are essentially the result of poor assertiveness skills. Learn to tell your manager that you are overburdened (only when you are of course). Use words like ‘we need an additional resource’, ‘I have to prioritize’, ‘I have a more urgent deadline’, ‘ I don’t want to compromise the quality of the project’ to communicate your own time schedule and your existing workload. Always have a list ready of projects you are engaged in and their priority so your manager can more easily plan the projects he sends your way. You should focus on being ‘productive’ rather than merely ‘busy’ so your manager learns to respect your prioritization skills and general work aptitude.
Keep everything Professional
It doesn’t hurt to spice things up every now and then at the office, but for the most part, keep it professional. Don’t plaster your walls with comics or Internet jokes and make sure your attire is always appropriate. Don’t be too casual at work because work is supposed to be taken seriously. If you take a more casual approach to work, your boss may think you are uninterested in your career.
Be Prepared before presenting yourself in front of Boss
If you attend a client visit or presentation with your boss, make sure you have your laptop loaded with a copy of the presentation, have back ups printed and have the client’s phone number in your mobile in case of hold ups.You must have reliable information before presenting to your boss, this imprint the good Impression on your boss as well as on your job.
Feedback
Your boss has a boss and deadlines too, so learn to make his life a bit easier by sending some reverse positive feedback his way when you can. Avoid the false superficial kind of schmoozing but DO compliment or thank your boss whenever you can – on something he taught you, a course he sent you to, a project he sent your way, a project he didn’t send your way, a tip he gave you or some other form of constructive criticism he made, a resource he assigned you, a deal he landed, a client he made happy, a new idea, a presentation he made etc. He will appreciate the flattery if it is genuine and delivered professionally. He will also be more inclined to help you in the future if you are appreciative of the steps he takes to guide and promote you.
Make good use of Time & Resources
The boss has limited time, energy and influence. Every request a subordinate makes uses some of these resources so it’s wise to draw on these resources selectively. Many managers use up their boss’s time over relatively trivial issues.
No doubt some subordinates will resent that on top of all their other duties they also need to take time and energy to manage their relationships with their bosses. Such managers fail to realise the importance of this activity and how it can simplify their jobs by eliminating severe problems. Effective managers recognise that this part of their work is legitimate and know the need to establish and manage relationships with everyone on whom they can depend including their boss.
Conclusions:
An Important but most disregarded aspect of leadership is your relationship with the boss, as she/he would determine your success/failure as a leader. Effective managers take time & effort to manage not only their relationships with their subordinates but also those with their bosses. Managing your team as a leader is as important as managing your boss. Having a good relationship with your boss can help you have a more successful career and life. There are many more ways to improve the relationship between you and your boss. We encourage you to try as many as you can.
Resignation Tips
The following eight Resignation Tips will help you to leave with a lasting positive impression.
1. How to give news to your Boss about your resignation ?
You should resign in person to your boss. Present a copy of your resignation letter. Be simple, direct and most importantly respectful. The only reason you should give for leaving is that you have decided to take another position or purse other opportunities. No matter how unhappy you were with conditions at your present job, hold these feelings in check. Most importantly, do not tell any co- workers of your leaving until you have told your boss.
2. The Formal Resignation Letter.
A formal, typed, signed resignation letter should be presented to your boss when you meet to break the news. Keep the letter as simple as possible. The letter should state that you are leaving to take another position and your effective last day. Do not add details about your new position or the reasons you are leaving your current company.
3. Give proper Notice before leaving the Job
In most industries it is the norm to give 2 to 4 weeks notice when leaving a job. Remember that it is often difficult to fill open positions. You do not want to burn bridges by leaving your department in a rush. In some departments, you may be asked to leave as soon as you resign due to security concerns. Even if you have noticed that this is the practice, still offer a few weeks notice in your letter; it is up to your employer whether they take it or not.
4. Be Mentally Prepared for resistance
Your current boss may not want you to leave. It takes time and money to hire and train new employees. It is often easier to entice someone to stay than to start from scratch. Be mentally prepared for this resistance. Enticements to stay often include more money or more reasonable hours. Before you resign consider how you will respond should your boss make a counter-offer.
5. Try to Avoid Negative Talk.
Once word gets out that you are leaving, unhappy co-workers may think you are the perfect person to complain and commiserate with regarding all that is wrong with company. Be wary of joining them in their grumbling. You never know if you might someday wish to work for your present company again. You certainly do not want for anything you say on your way out the door to come back and haunt you.
6. Working during notice period
Securing a new and more appealing job is no excuse for not getting your current work done. You should continue to come to work on time. Do not leave early or take 2-hour lunches. Strive to be productive. If possible try to finish projects before you leave. You were a hard worker before you gave notice. Don’t destroy that hard-earned good reputation by giving in to short-timer syndrome.
7. Make sure to take all your personal belongings
When you leave take all your personal possessions with you because once you leave you may never see them again. This includes personal files stored on your computer. Companies often erase hard drives when preparing to re-issue computers to other employees. Make sure you take all pictures, books, etc.
8. Exit Interview.
Many employers conduct exit interviews with departing employees. Typical topics include experience at the company and reason for leaving. Do not use this as a forum to vent your frustrations. Be as gracious as possible; speak of your appreciation for your experience at the company.
By simply following these eight steps, you will leave a lasting and positive impression with your previous employer and former co-workers.So its important to always keep positive relationships.
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