In category: Salary
Show Me the Money, Salary and Benefits
When you are looking for a new job, a critical issue is pay and benefits. Yet too many of us don't even think about these issues in advance. You need to or you may make simple mistakes with large dollar, long-term career consequences. So first, what constitutes ‘compensation’… more
Preparing Your Job Search Salary Strategy
Patra's money quote: "Money. Salary. Compensation. All a critical aspect of your job search and yet to many Americans, more difficult to talk about than sex." What do you need to do to determine your strategy? - Learn what you are worth in terms of the job you want. - Be c… more
How to Negotiate Salary for Your Job Offer
You've received a job offer but you're not pleased with the salary being offered. What do you do? HR Specialist Patra Frame discusses the best strategy for negotiating your offer, including salary. Your first consideration is, do you really want the job? Don't waste anyone'… more
Gimme the $$$ Part 2 – Salary Negotiations
Everyone hopes for the perfect offer - the great job in a wonderful company with super pay and benefits. But often we don’t get there without some negotiating. And since it is something most of us do rarely we are not sure how to go about getting something in an offer changed. … more
Gimme the $$$ Part 1 – Salary Basics
While you have seen the advice to put off salary discussions as long as possible in discussing a potential job you need to learn about salary ranges and what is realistic early in your job search. Your knowledge, experience, and the value you demonstrate you offer are… more