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Tag Archives: Salary

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  Transitioning Veterans: Crush Compensation Negotiations with SOSi’s Insider Intel

  Compensation is one of the most challenging topics to navigate for transitioning military job seekers. It’s often a difficult topic to discuss—but it’s important to understand because it’s very different than what you experienced in the military. We sat down with … more

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  You Got the Job but the Salary Is Low – Now What?

  Searching for the perfect cleared job can take a lot of work. You research the market, scour job postings, submit applications, and perform follow-up due diligence. Whew! It may take a lot out of you. Finally, all your hard work is paying off and a job offer seems apparen… more

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  It’s Time to Get Comfortable Talking About Compensation

  Salary and compensation discussions can feel like walking into a trap—we’ve all heard the notion that whoever says a number first loses. But let’s put our fears of winning and losing aside and destigmatize salary discussions. First, realize it’s a candidate’s ma… more

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  How to Strategize for More Money

  Salary is a regular topic in career and job search discussions. Many people wonder if they are getting paid what others in their field are. Some believe they are underpaid, others just want to know how to get more money. In recent years, average pay raises have been low at a… more

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  Leveraging Your Clearance to Become Your Own Boss

  In 2015, I was working on-site at an IC SCIF in Northern Virginia. My client loved my work and wanted to make sure I stayed on. The company I worked for was happy since the client was happy. You should know that I’ve never been a great employee. It’s not that I don’… more