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Negotiating Salary
Negotiating After You’re In the Office
We were shooting video for YouTube in my office this morning when the phone rang. (I’d forgotten to turn it off before starting the shoot.) On the line was Charles, who’s been in his job for 15 months. “They’re offering me a promotion,” said Charlie, “and I’m not sure what
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What to Say About Salary?
Dear Liz, Just started my job search and I’ve applied for 20 jobs. No interviews yet, but that’s just a matter of volume. I have two questions. First, should I bring up salary or let them bring it up, and second, how do I get them to tell me the
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When to broach the salary topic
Dear Liz, I’m scheduled for a face-to-face interview with an internal HR person next week. Should I ask about salary in that meeting, or wait and stay silent on the salary topic until I get an offer? Thanks, Marcene Dear Marcene, I recommend you broach the compensation topic after the
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Ten Quick Salary-Negotiation Tips
Know your market value before you talk to anyone from the company. You can get the info at Glassdoor.com and Payscale.com. In a Pain Letter or on an online application form, if you’re required to give your salary history, give your requirement instead. “I’m focusing on roles in the 60K
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How to Get a Raise
What to do—and what not to do—to get the dollars and perks that you want and deserve by Liz Ryan At some point during your career—in fact, probably multiple times—you’ll be in a situation that calls for a talk with your manager or a prospective employer about your compensation package,
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Love the Offer, Hate the Money
When you’re lowballed on a job offer, healthy dialogue with the prospective employer could lead to the salary—or other bonuses—you deserve by Liz Ryan It’s a sickening feeling: The person you desperately hope will be your next manager calls you on your cell phone. You race out into the parking
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