Social skills that you might need for career success
1. SHOW AN APPRECIATION FOR OTHERS
Everyone wants to feel special, so a strong starting point is to make them feel great about themselves. If people have had a “win” of some kind, mention that, congratulate them, show that they are special in your mind. If you don’t know them personally—say in the case of a recruiter—do your research before you meet, and compliment the recruiter on his success rate in placing candidates. If you’re talking to your boss, mention that you appreciate the feedback she gave you on your last presentation.
Don’t worry that you’ll sound flattering (льстивый) when you compliment the other person. Often what seems like overzealous praise (слишком усердная похвала) to you will sound like the absolute truth to the person with whom you’re speaking.
