How to Be a Boss A Manifesto for Women from Bossed Up

How to Be a Boss A Manifesto for Women from Bossed UpHow to Be a Boss A Manifesto for Women from Bossed UpWhether youre applying for an entry-level job or a management position, its time for female job seekers to start acting like a boss But if youre having a hard time even imaging what it would even be like to be a boss, these tips from Bossed Upcan get you thinking and acting like the boss babe you already are- and get the job that you want.Here are five tips from Bossed Up on how to be a bossForgive yourself.Its easy to beat yourself up for mistakes that you might have made during your job search. Maybe you forgot to follow up after an interview, or nerves got the best of you and you forgot your interviewers name.Whatever your mistake might have been, dont let it define you- and definitely dont take it with you into future job interviews. Youre human, and as such, youre bound to make mistakes. Just try elend to repeat the same ones, and dust yourself off and pick yourself up when you do.Dont fight failure.Nobody wants to be unsuccessful, but failure can be a good thing on your job search journey. After all, failures can help you avoid whats not meant for you, and redirect you towards the path youre truly meant to be on.So the next time youre rejected for a job or an employer doesnt respond back after you submit your job application, just think that the job wasnt meant for you- and theres something better waiting for you instead.Prioritize your happiness.The overall happiness you feel during your job search can largely be affected by how long it actually takes to get hired. Even if you start your job search excited by the prospect of a new position, if weeks (and months) drag on without a solid job offer, it can be, well, depressing. Thats why you need to make your happiness one of your main concerns.Take the time to do things that will help take the edge off of your job search, whether its meeting up with friends, exercising, or indulging in one of your favo rite hobbies. Those much-needed breaks will help sustain you as you job hunt and allow you to have a more positive outlook on your overall search.Know how to negotiate.Lets say that you get a job offer for a position that you really want. Before you jump at the offer on the table, consider if its enough, or what you really need. Sometimes (but not always), women can have a hard time negotiating their job offers for fear of looking greedy or offending their prospective boss. But the salary you accept at one job can not only potentially reduce future salaries (since some employers will base a current salary off of previous ones), but it also contributes to the gender pay gap.So be a bossbabe when it comes time to negotiate your salary offer and ask for what you want (e.g., flexible work options, higher pay, better benefits, etc.). You might be (pleasantly) surprised at what your potential employer will agree toOwn your achievements.While you dont want to come across as a clichd used c ar salesman, its important to be able to sell yourself during a job interview. That means acknowledging your achievements and being able to speak about them in a professional (not pushy or bragging) manner. Use facts and figures to support your statements, and dont ever downplay your accomplishments. These are all selling points that can convince an employer that youre the job candidate to hire.Ready to start your search for a job where youre the boss?Browse a Full List of Open Flexible Jobs