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04-12-2016, 04:03 PM
9 tips for thinking on your feet when you're put on the spot at work
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Unfortunately, even if you’re someone who thrives on advance preparation, the truth is, there’ll be plenty of times in your career when you don’t have a thought-out, pre-planned answer, when the situation doesn’t lend itself to your giving a rehearsed speechExpert career coaches (https://www.themuse.com/coaching) to the rescue! Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/04/12/9-tips-for-thinking-on-your-feet/)
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