Just Make It Easy!

Whether we're trying to get hired, close a deal, complete a task or retain a user, we can sometimes swing the outcome in our favor by just "making it easy" for the other party.

What do I mean?

Here are 5 examples:

1. When an interviewer asks about your best project till date, share a story specifically about that. Don't share your long list of responsibilities, canned lines or philosophy on leadership.

Make it easy for them for them to realize your caliber.
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2. When you submit a resume/cover letter, align the messaging with the job description.

Make it easy for them to acknowledge that you're a great fit.


3. When you're onboarding a new user, closely guide them to the next step they ought to be taking.

Make it easy for them to find their aha moment.

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4. When delegating a task to a reportee, explicitly state what the end goal is.

Make it easy for them to complete the task as per your expectations.

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5. When giving feedback to anyone, pinpoint the problem and suggest improvements instead of making vague, ambiguous statements.

Make it easy for them to improve.