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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
What Salary Are You Seeking?
Although most of the questions in a job interview are designed to see if you would work well within the company culture, there are also practical questions. There has long been a pervading idea that discussing salary is somehow crass, as if the primary reason people work is something other than being able to support their families and pay their bills. In previous years, it was considered bad form for a candidate to inquire about the salary for the position. Thankfully, this has changed….
Candidate, Know Thy Worth
One of the more frustrating aspects of searching for a new role is knowing what kind of compensation rate is fair and equitable. This is because there is a culture of secrecy around compensation information in North America. Job seekers are regularly (and incorrectly) counseled not to ask about salary ranges until the very end of the interview process. Some interviewers even regard such questions about remuneration as rude or overbearing, as if people go to work for reasons other than the primary one of providing for themselves and their families….
What Salary Are You Seeking?
Although most of the questions brought up in a job interview are asked to see if you would work well within the company culture, there are practical questions as well. There has long been a prevailing idea that discussing salary is somehow crass, as if the primary reason people work is something other than being able to support their families and pay their bills. In previous years, it was considered bad form for a candidate to inquire about the salary for the position. Thankfully, times are changing….
Should we discuss salary and compensation with our peers and colleagues?
This is a very interesting topic and one which has been garnering more attention recently. My short answer to the question is yes; we should start bringing salary transparency to the forefront of the narrative….
How to Navigate Salary Negotiation
Dear Deb: I recently completed four rounds of interviews for a position with a large, multinational company. This role would be a significant increase in responsibility and visibility for me, and I was really excited about it. However, when the HR manager called me with the offer, the salary was only 10% more than…
How a Coach Can Help with Your Salary Negotiation
Lack of preparation is one of the biggest mistakes that job seekers make when negotiating salary. There are many ways to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in a negotiation. There are three critical components: Knowing your value, understanding the market, and rehearsing the negotiation discussion. You can do these things on…
Under-appreciated and Underpaid
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Salary Negotiating - Earn What You Are Worth
What are your compensation goals? 800K per year, 5 weeks paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, 100% medical, and a corporate Mercedes? Nice! Even if this isn’t quite the level you are targeting in terms of a compensation package, this doesn’t mean you need to settle for less than you are worth. Assuming your skills are…
How to answer salary requirements question
Dear Deb, Q. Now that you have revised my résumé, I am finally getting interviews after being unemployed since 2009, but I am wondering what to say when Human Resources asks about my salary. I don’t want to overprice or underprice myself. I want to get my foot in the door even it means having…
Compensation package and salary negotiation tips
When assessing a compensation package in today’s economy, it’s important to take a variety of factors into consideration. Many candidates make the mistake of focusing on salary alone and pass up what could have been a great opportunity. Here are a few things to consider the next time you get an offer on the table. …