Posts tagged ‘salary negotation’
Myths about job hunting in a recession
A lot of people I know are looking for jobs right now… and they’re doing a lot of things wrong. First of all, they’re giving up the job search before they even start – expecting that hiring freezes or their lack of a lots of experience/an MBA will keep them from being fired.
So many only look for jobs online – in yucky places like job boards (ala Careerbuilder, Yahoo! Jobs, or Monster). If you’re gonna be online – try networking. Or maybe even create your own content via Twitter or your own blog. Make friends with valuable contacts on LinkedIn and catch up with old friends, professors, colleagues and family members to let them know you’re looking for a job.
How about volunteering with some of your free time? Or studying up on the latest industry developments or seeking additional licenses or certifications relevant to your career development?
The worst thing you can do when you’re looking for a job is not look for a job AND not do anything productive with your time while you wait it out.
Have you started to buy-in to these 6 Myths About Job-Hunting in a Recession?
- No one is hiring
- The best place to find jobs is the Internet
- Avoid companies that are currently experiencing “hiring freezes”
- Expect a pay cut
- People aren’t hiring if you’re 55+ years old
- Advanced degrees guarantee you’ll get hired
Advice on making a job switch in a tough market
Read Amy Hoover’s latest article “Salary and Title Expectations” on her Talent Zoo “Career Oxygen” blog for some great advice on how to make a job switch in a tough market.
I have a lot of friends that have been out of school for about 2 years now that are ready to make a move to a second job, but aren’t sure about what to do in an unstable market. Hoover’s article explains what to expect from the process, including moves that can help or hurt your career in the long term.
Beating around the bush
Salary negotiation can be scary. And with the latest job market – where people are getting laid off left and right – it’s even scarier right now.
Lots of people are being passed up for raises. Companies are in “hiring freezes” and often times the higher people are paid, the quicker they are to let go of you. It’s hard to tip-toe around numbers when it comes time for a job offer.
If you ever wondered what to do when someone asks you your salary requirements, please read this article by Penelope Trunk.
She does a great job of providing alternate responses to the dreaded question of “How much?”
The unchartered world of salary negotiation
Hands down, the scariest part of the job search, for me, is salary negotiation. Especially coming right out of school. With no comparable past experience (“Well… uh… I made $8/hour at my last internship…”), it’s difficult to know what’s a fair asking price. And since most employers don’t even talk money until after they make an offer, I know it can be quite nerve-wracking.
I just read this article on how to negotiate your salary on CNN.com/CareerBuilder.com and thought it was worth a read.
Resume Rehab by Colleen 