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Jesus Vs Satan

Jesus  and  Satan  were  having  an ongoing   argument   about  who  managed  to  get  the most out  of his  computer. This had been  going  on for days  and god  was  tired of  hearing all of  the bickering.
God said  , “Cool it. I  am  going  to set up a test  that will  run two  hours  and [...]

Tenth Commandment: Honor Thy Wealth and Prosperity.

When shopping for a house once, I was told by a realtor that if I wasn’t at least a little embarrassed at how low my offer was, it was not low enough. Similarly, negotiating a salary or raise, if you’re not just a little red-faced at your desired amount [Ideal Number], you’re not thinking high [...]

Ninth Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of Thy Salary in Vain

You need to bring three numbers into a final job interview, ISN:
•    Ideal
•    Satisfactory
•    No-Go
These “name” your salary and frame your negotiation.  Your employer probably has his/her own three numbers as well. Good negotiations will find the common ground between you. Excellent negotiations on your part will be at the highest possible point of that [...]

Eighth Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Worry about Earthly Economy

A lot of people wonder whether they should negotiate at all when the economy is slow and companies are feeling the pinch. Particularly, the unemployed, having been out of work for too many months, they are relieved to have an offer — any offer. They fear that if they negotiate, they can upset the trust [...]

Seventh commandment: This Is the Job Thou Coveteth, Do not Put False Jobs before It.

Don’t Play it Cool.
Most people have the erroneous assumption that in job interviews and negotiations they should “not appear too eager.” “I don’t want to look desperate,” they say.  In some types of negotiations, purchasing a car for instance, “playing it cool” pays off. Showing how much you really want those wheels costs you some [...]

Sixth Salary Negotiation Commandment: Thou Shalt Covet Thine Own Bennies and Perks

Geri doubled her salary by negotiating a perk.
The job, as advertised, paid $50,000 to be a full time librarian.  In 40 hours a week, the librarian hire was expected to keep this small legal library functioning from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Her job was to see that the corporate patrons got the information and [...]

Salary Negotiations, Fifth Commandment: Honor Thine Skills and Talents

Your skills and talents are worth something. You can get an objective appraisal before going into the job interview. You can easily research the job’s salary range. Your goal is to find typical job salaries for people with similar experience and skills in your industry.
In other words, answer the question, “What range would the company [...]

Salary Negotiations: Fourth Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Blabber

Nothing beats confidence when you’re going after the job you want. You will need to project enthusiasm, answer questions and ask questions of your own. Your listening ability and your show of interest in the company are important factors in getting you the job. It is especially important to convey your skill experience and willingness [...]

Third Commandment: Remember to Keep Holy the First Place

Employers want know your most recent salary for one main reason: to screen you out. When faced with a lot of applicants they use the salary as a quick shorthand way of assessing the fit and narrowing down the list. They will want you to “go first” in the compensation discussions, and they’ll ask you [...]

Second Commandment: Thou Shalt not Regret Disclosure.

Oops, I already told the interviewer what I am making. Now what?
All is not lost! Just because they know your current salary or salary expectations doesn’t mean you can’t negotiate for a fair market value.
Once you’ve broken the sound barrier, so to speak, on your salary, you at least have one advantage: no more tug-o-war [...]