You've got yourself a job offer, but you are not pleased with the proposed salary. That's okay. Most employers expect that you will try to negotiate on an offer. Before you do so, make sure that you have as much solid information as possible in…
If you're hoping that the new year will bring a new salary, time is running out for you to make a case to your employer for a year-end raise. Here are the answers to common questions you might have about raises, including how to ask…
Salary negotiations are one of the most nerve-wracking parts of job-hunting. Because of that, people often make mistakes that end up costing them big money down the road. Here are five salary negotiation mistakes to avoid in order to maximize how much money ends up in…
When looking for a new job, it’s easy to jump at the first good paycheck. However, monetary compensation is certainly not everything when it comes to your everyday employment. In fact, because your job affects every aspect of your life, there are several things to…
In an era of increasing workloads, decreasing budgets and competing priorities, time away from work seems like anything but a vacation. A summer holiday can induce just as much stress as it’s meant to relieve. Nowadays, with busy as a barometer for success, workaholics everywhere…
Thinking about asking for a raise? Before you do, make sure you’ve positioned yourself as strongly as possible for a yes, by asking yourself these seven questions. 1. How long have I been in this job? Typically you should be in a job for one year…