How to Negotiate Salary When Landing a New Job
It’s good if you have found a new job and has passed the stages of submitting resume, telephone screenings, and personal interviews successfully. Now you need to complete the fundamental task of negotiating your salary. The process is very crucial and requires good planning. You have to balance what you want versus what you think the employer will pay. Neither asks too much or too little. Ask too much and the job offer may be rescinded. Ask for too little and lose out and feel undervalued for the rest of your tenure with that employer. Remember that any future raises are usually a percentage of your starting salary.
Here are some pointers to complete your salary negotiation and close the deal:
Instructions
Step 1
Be a sharp negotiator.
It is a big mistake to just accept whatever offer is made and expect fix it later once you have shown your work prowess. Instead of recognizing how valuable you are and increasing your salary, your employer will probably just congratulate themselves for getting a great deal on a new hire.
Step 2
Carefully consider first offer and reject it.
Most employers do not expect that you will accept initial offers. Make a counter offer even if the first salary offer is close to what you were expecting. But always present it in friendly negotiation terms. Do not make ultimatums or demands unless you have other offers and are prepared leave without the new job. If the monetary amount is fixed, you could negotiate other types of compensation such as flex time, more vacation time, and working from home or performance bonuses. Read the rest of this entry
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10 Things To Do After Losing Your Job
Losing a job is one of the most difficult things to deal with, as you are left clueless as to where to start from now. Here is a list of 10 things that you should keep in mind, and that will keep you moving in the difficult time.
1. Make a budget and stick to it. Try to figure out how long you can survive without an income, and plan your expenses accordingly.
2. Cut back on your luxuries until you get another job. Try to avoid the mall or movies. Also, keep the idea of a vacation or new car aside for now.
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What Not to Say in the Interview
An interview plays a vital role in deciding whether you will be able to get your dream job or not. However, there are a few statements that can make your interview go wrong.
Therefore, you should avoid mentioning them during your job interview. Some of the statements are as follows:
1. Negative remarks about your present or past employers, boss and co-workers.
You will not benefit from discussing about negative things about your present or past co-workers. Interviewer might interpret that the employee might be a "management problem."
2. Appeal for special hours or equipment unless you have a handicap that necessitates special accommodations.
It’s wrong to request for a special treatment from the employer during your first interview because you are still not hired for the job. You can only think of asking for such special treatment once you’re hired for the job. Read the rest of this entry
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Avoid These 7 Interview Blunders
The increased competition in the job market has made it more difficult to get a job and with fewer interview opportunities available, making the best possible first impression has become more important than ever. You can learn from the mistakes of others and avoid the top 10 worst interview blunders.
Poor Handshake
The first opportunity you get to create a good impression is the three-second handshake that starts the interview. An ineffective handshake can spoil your image. A limp hand shake can give the impression of disinterest or weakness. Make the handshake short and firm to give out a positive message.
Talking Too Much
Taking too much to answer direct questions can give the impression of confusion and absent mindedness. It can also give the impression as if you are covering up something or outright lying if you lengthen your answer a lot. To avoid over-talking, practice answering questions in a direct manner, and avoid nervous talking by preparing for your interview with role-play.
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