Archive for October, 2007
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Negotiating a Salary Offer
Since raises are based on current earnings, the salary you accept will determine your salary for the rest of your history with the company. If you accept something that is $5,000 below what you should receive, you’ll be $5,000 or more behind in raises, promotions, and bonuses for your entire tenure with an organization.
If you […]
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Deciding Whether or Not to Accept a Job Offer
No matter how desperate you may feel, don’t rush to accept an offer if it’s not what you want. Accepting a job offer is a little bit like getting married. Once you take the plunge, you determine your course for many years, possibly the rest of your life. If you decide you hate the position, […]
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Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Responding to Salary Questions
You may have seen an ad for a job with the notation, “Please send resume and salary requirements” or “Please send resume and salary history.” And you may have wondered . . . how in the world do I respond to that inquiry without shooting myself in the foot?
I used to help clients answer salary […]
