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Your ears and put them over your mouth," Butcher says. "Learn to listen, see, smell, and absorb everything around you without speaking your thoughts first. If — Kate White

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I've loved learning about the position," I said. "It sounds incredibly exciting, and I know I could take the magazine exactly where you want to go. — Kate White

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Lips. You need to have three or four smart questions ready, and it's nice to have them on a note card you take out so you really seem prepared. — Kate White

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It must be a great environment to work in. — Kate White

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Good questions are those that show that you not only want the job, you are prepared to knock the ball out of the park once you have it. So ask, "What would a successful year in the job look like?" or "What did you most value in the person who left?" You've done a Google search of the field and the company, of course, and one of your questions could be about emerging trends. Interviewers love it when questions relate to them and their accomplishments ("I've heard you made some exciting changes recently. What has the outcome been?"). — Kate White

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I'm very pleased to be offered the job. I would love to work here, and I think I have a lot of to contribute. But I was hoping for $60,000." (That number allows him to find something in the middle that could still make you happy.) Then sit there with your lips tightly zipped. There's a more-than-decent chance that the person will make a counteroffer. If he says, "I can do that," great. If he offers $53,000, give it one more try. Say, "Is there any chance you can do a bit better?" He may say he'll have to get back to you. Remind him you'd love the job and tough it out (a frozen margarita that night can help!). When he comes back with $55,000 the next day, it will all be worth it. And if they insist you name a number? Be both realistic but generous to yourself, and add that you're open to discussion. — Kate White

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Everyone you meet should go into a people file (organized by categories) that you keep on your computer or phone. Include a few details about the person. Selected names should be placed on your "big-mouth" e-mail list. It should consist of former bosses, former coworkers whom you want to stay in touch with, anyone who has mentored you, people you've met who seem interested in your career. People on your big-mouth list then get sent an e-mail notification when you have important career news - for instance, you've switched jobs, been promoted, or started your own business. — Kate White

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At forty-one, he was still the quintessential bad boy - charming, at ease in his skin, and great-looking, with deep blue eyes, slicked-back brown hair, and the kind of full, sensuous mouth that bad boys seemed to have an unfair market on. — Kate White

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That sounds really interesting. I'm working on A, B, and C right now. Which should I set aside in order to focus on this project? — Kate White

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Don't care about your personal needs. They want to know what you can do to meet their needs. So don't make comments that reflect any urgent desires of your own - such — Kate White

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I studied his face, and as I did, I realized that he was studying me, our thoughts tangling in mid-air for a moment. — Kate White

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If you haven't found your calling yet, the best thing to do is get your butt off your chair, fill your life with a wide array of unusual experiences, and allow yourself to bump into what will exhilarate you. — Kate White

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will definitely correct that in the future. — Kate White

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And lock your hands to the table so they don't flail around or touch your hair. — Kate White

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This is your first time and you'd love her to provide you with a to-do list and also any information you might not think of. She — Kate White

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If a job opens up that she could "sell" you for, tell her, "You've been such a valuable resource for me. I would really appreciate having your help on something. There's a terrific position open at Company A, and I'm hoping you would be able to advocate on my behalf." Don't be shy about also asking a sponsor, "Do you know anyone I could talk to? — Kate White

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Let your boss know that you like her ideas, appreciate her support, and are excited to be in her presence. Be sincere — Kate White

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Here's a thought. What if we were to . — Kate White

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Once you've identified people who can be both mentors and sponsors, you need to make contact. Don't hesitate to introduce yourself to a potential ally at an event or in the elevator and say you admire her work. If the person is spearheading a committee or drive, volunteer to be on it. You can also request an informational interview. You could say something such as I've heard so much about your work [or latest venture] and would love to know more about it. — Kate White

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Lawrence's suggestion for a starter wardrobe: a black dress, a fitted black jacket, black pants, a black skirt, a camel-colored skirt, a white blouse, a trendy-looking cardigan in a color (red could be good, for instance), several cool, inexpensive blouses (from places such as H&M or Zara) that pick up or work with the color of the cardigan and will go with your pants and skirts. For shoes, go for black heels and a pair of colored ones (they will make one of your all-black outfits look totally fab). Then build from there. — Kate White

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During your job search, you must also be networking as much as possible, attending events, talks, lectures, and conferences where you'll meet people you can add to your contact list. — Kate White

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Your passion doesn't have to be utterly precise. Perhaps, for starters, you just feel an urge to work with kids or organize things, or create a website. Start with an instinct, tease it into different directions — Kate White

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Guys rarely behave logically when it comes to women. — Kate White

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Like, I happened to notice when I put these together that . — Kate White

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They want you to be the solution. Whoever is waiting in there for you - interviewer, examiner, casting agent - is hoping you are the answer to their search. Our fear or self-doubt can persuade us that those waiting in the room want us to fail, but that means you carry that closed or victim energy in. People get into the negative habit of preempting the worst-case scenario as a misplaced way of protecting themselves. Try to walk in instead with an 'I can be the solution to your problem' attitude. Not arrogant, just open. The rest is out of your hands, but the positivity in itself is empowering. — Kate White

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I've noticed that women often have a tendency to explain their thinking first ("I came across a study that said . . .") rather than get right to the point. By the time they describe the actual idea, they've lost people's attention despite how good the concept may be. Then — Kate White

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Leave a silence alone, no matter how awkward it felt. Invariably the other person filled it, often with something unexpected. — Kate White

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What skills have you learned so far that you can bring to the company or organization? (FYI: — Kate White

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Do not gossip with new coworkers, admit to any insecurities or concerns, complain to them, or solicit too much in the way of guidance (they will peg you as clueless), especially — Kate White

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I closed the door and sank into my desk chair. My heart was pounding even harder. I felt like someone who had just staggered out of her car after an accident on a freeway. This was different from the cockroach and the books and the Barbie. I'd been injured. Someone had tried to physically harm me. — Kate White

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The work you're doing here is very exciting. I think I could make an important contribution. — Kate White

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Does your boss listen? Give clear instructions and challenge you to really go for it? Inspire you? Praise what you do well? Critique you fairly? If yes, good for you! This is going to make it easier for you to succeed. But if you've been handed a bad boss, don't despair. A — Kate White

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Later, you can shoot your boss an e-mail and comment positively on the new strategy or ideas she suggested and say you are eager to implement them. She'll appreciate — Kate White

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Schedule a sit-down with your direct boss and establish what she expects you to be focusing on in the first days and weeks of the job. Take written notes and determine - this is especially important - what your deadlines are. ... Then be sure to request feedback about how you're doing. A few weeks after you've started, schedule another meeting with your boss. Don't say, "Am I doing okay?" Say, "I'm really enjoying my job. Are there any suggestions you'd offer? — Kate White

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Come right out and say you want it: It's been great hearing you talk about the position. I'd love to work here, and I think I could do a terrific job for you. — Kate White

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Smile, look invested, and when you hand in certain projects, say you enjoyed working on them. — Kate White

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Inform your boss of your progress. Even if your boss isn't asking for in-person updates, send her periodic e-mails about the project. That way she can get a sense about whether there's any kind of problem you might not recognize, especially if you're new at the game. Better to have her course-correct than have the project later blow up in your face. — Kate White

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Shoot off an e-mail saying A handwritten note will follow, but I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed talking to you. The job sounds terrific. — Kate White

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She had her sonar continually set for excuses to entertain, to bring together influential and powerful people in a mix that hummed, sizzled, throbbed, and sometimes burst into flames. But I was delighted to be her excuse tonight. — Kate White

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A sit-down with your direct boss and establish what she expects you to be focusing on in the first days and weeks of the job. Take — Kate White

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The smartest things you can do is talk to someone who has done a similar project before and confirm what those steps are. Perhaps — Kate White

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what's generally expected, and come prepared. — Kate White

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It may sound as though she wants a simple PowerPoint presentation about the business, but if she's hoping to persuade a client of something, you'll want your slides to help do that. Be clear, too, about deadlines and who needs to be looped in on the project. — Kate White

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I love my job here. I appreciate all your support with my efforts, and it's been exciting to see the results. As you know, business is up twenty percent over last year at this time [hand her the memo sheet now]. I'd like you to consider changing my title to [fill in the blank] and taking my salary up to [fill in blank]. I'd really like to show you what I could do in this new role. — Kate White

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Intimidated by her, too, but they recognized her value. Before long, — Kate White

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You must excel at the basic responsibilities of your job - and so you need to be certain what they are. Sure, — Kate White

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If you've already worked in some capacity or done any internships, your contacts are everybody you've met in your work plus all your personal contacts. If you haven't been employed yet, you still have plenty of contacts. "Take out your college yearbook," says Wein. "Who sat next to you in class? Who do you know that's gone into the field you're interested in? You don't have to know them well to put them on the list." You'd also include any contacts your parents have, friends of your parents, people you met on family vacations, even kids you knew in summer camp. — Kate White

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Do not cross your legs, she advises. Keeping both feet on the ground signals that you, well, have both feet on the ground. ... If you feel the urge to move out of nervousness, do some toe crunches since the interviewer won't notice those. — Kate White

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I hope they don't plan to sic the pug police on me, I said, smiling. — Kate White

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Change is scary but almost all change is good. — Kate White

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When you answer questions about your educational or work history, let your enthusiasm about different projects and situations come through (e.g., "It was so much more than I could have hoped for in an internship. I had the chance to actually write up the newsletter and work with a designer to put it together. I loved every minute of it."). — Kate White

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When someone does a professional favor for you, send a handwritten note. You must send a written note to a mentor or sponsor when she helps you. Perhaps even a gift. And here's a great tip from Archambeau: When you take someone's advice, let her know it and how it worked out. So few people ever do that. — Kate White

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I just graduated with a degree in economics, and I worked at a hospital for my past two summers. I'd love a job at a health-related website. I know you once worked for WebMD, and I'd really welcome a personal introduction. — Kate White

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Rather than relying on a notebook, you should work with two spreadsheets on your computer; you use one to list all the companies you're aware of in the field or fields you're interested in and the other to list every single contact you have. — Kate White

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Every day you should also be checking job boards to track positions as they open up. In addition to the job boards on company websites, use public job boards such as Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn, and any specialty sites. There's also your alumni website, etc. — Kate White

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Trust your gut but teach it first. Your gut is directing you based on what it knows, so be sure it's well informed about what matters. Experts who swear they make gut decisions often have years of training, and — Kate White

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You can't get caught up in worrying about whether everyone you work with likes you. Ultimately you want the respect of your coworkers, — Kate White

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You should also have a bio that plays up your brand - this will be used for any kind of press or speaking engagement. Make it jazzy and exciting, and don't be afraid of language that really touts you. — Kate White

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You can also volunteer or freelance in certain fields to gain a feel for them and measure your response. — Kate White

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When your boss assigns you a project, take good notes and ask questions regarding anything you're not sure about. Over the years, I've noticed that junior staffers are often reluctant to ask too many questions about a project - perhaps — Kate White

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If you've just had a brief conversation at an event, ask, "Is it all right if I drop you a note?" You can follow up with a question in writing. Also, periodically send your potential mentor or sponsor information that she will find insightful. When you have an accomplishment under your belt, let her know about it. — Kate White

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If you had a daily printout from the brain of an average twenty-four-year-old male, it would probably go like this: sex, need coffee, sex, traffic, sex, sex, what an asshole, sex, ham sandwich, sex, sex, etc — Kate White

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Well, be careful," she said, her words deliberate. She quickly twisted her head, as if making certain no one was behind her. When she turned back around, her green eyes were hard and filled with hate. "Because wouldn't it be terrible if you slipped and hurt yourself? — Kate White

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As long as you end up with the opportunities and credit you need. You — Kate White

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Had found a career they loved not by contemplating what would turn them on but by bumping into it someplace out in the world. — Kate White

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You'll see the "going big" theme running through everything I talk about in this section, as well as the rest of the book. You may be just — Kate White

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(by researching, talking to people, etc.), and see which area not only fits well but also could pay off. — Kate White

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Smile at people, pop your head into your boss's office regularly and say hello, and come to your first meeting with something really smart to say. — Kate White

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When your boss makes suggestions about your work activities, follow up on them. In — Kate White