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The Right Way to Check Someone’s References

Harvard Business

But viewing reference checks as a formality is a mistake, according to Priscilla Claman, the president of Career Strategies, a Boston-based consulting firm and a contributor to the HBR Guide to Getting the Right Job. It’s also important to set the stage for a “constructive conversation,” says Fernández-Aráoz.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work from Home

Harvard Business

So be sure you’re in good standing with your manager before making the request. Here are some strategies to convince your boss to let you work remotely. ” So think of “constructive ways to take no for an answer.” “It proves that you can manage it.” Reflect on your motivations.

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