Job search is not fun for most people. The process is fraught with difficulties on both sides. Too many job seekers also rely on what worked for them in the past. They barely update their resume and then blast it out while doing all their job search online. I see them in LinkedIn groups […]
Negotiating Salaries and Benefits
Everyone hopes for the perfect offer – the great job in a wonderful company with super pay and benefits. Less than half of all candidates negotiate for changes in the offer. If you want to ask for change(s), here’s how.
Ideally you created a decision checklist early in your job search that covers all your […]
Military Transition: Understanding Private Sector Pay
Civilian compensation is very different from military pay and benefits. Thus it is important that you learn what to expect in your chosen career field.
What do you want?
Your chosen career plays a big role in your pay. Those fields where there is high demand but limited supply generally pay well – current example is […]
Cleared Salaries, Budget Cuts and Reality
Scene from a recruiting analytics presentation: The defense contracting client had several cleared vacancies but could not fill them. Data analysis showed that the firm’s salary was $30,000 lower than what people who met the requirements were making. The Program Manager rejected any higher compensation and said “cut the years required from 10-12 down […]
GallerySalary Planning for Transitioning Military
Civilian compensation is very different from military pay and benefits. Thus it is important that you learn what to expect in your chosen field. Many transitioning military assume civilian pay is always higher, but that day is long gone.
What do you want?
Your chosen field plays a big role in your pay. Those fields where […]
Basics of Compensation
Civilian compensation is very different from military pay and benefits. Thus it is important that you learn what to expect in your chosen field. Many transitioning military assume civilian pay is always higher but that day is long gone.
What do you want?
Your chosen field plays a big role in your pay. Those fields where […]
Gimme the $$$ Part 2 – Salary Negotiations
Everyone hopes for the perfect offer – the great job in a wonderful company with super pay and benefits. But often we don’t get there without some negotiating. And since it is something most of us do rarely we are not sure how to go about getting something in an offer changed.
Ideally you will […]
Gimme the $$$ Part 1 – Salary Basics
While you have seen the advice to put off salary discussions as long as possible in discussing a potential job you need to learn about salary ranges and what is realistic early in your job search.
Your knowledge, experience, and the value you demonstrate you offer are critical aspects of how much you will be paid. […]
Compensation – Pay, Benefits, and Your Goals
Whether you are thinking of your next job search or looking for more at your current employer, it pays to be prepared (pun intended.) First, what is important to you in your work? What are your career goals? What trade-offs and compromises are you willing to make?
Depending on your career goals, your compensation will […]
