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 [...]
January 23, 2009 – 5:39 pm
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 [...]
January 23, 2009 – 5:37 pm
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 [...]
December 30, 2008 – 3:07 pm
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 [...]
December 23, 2008 – 6:58 pm
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 [...]
December 15, 2008 – 11:21 pm
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 [...]
December 3, 2008 – 7:39 pm
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 [...]
November 25, 2008 – 11:52 pm
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 [...]
November 10, 2008 – 10:41 pm
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 [...]
October 31, 2008 – 5:03 pm
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 [...]