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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

BMT Office Administration

This type of promotion saves the company money, but can be frustrating for employees who understandably expect a higher salary for their hard work in their new role. The key here is to keep your word, set a clear timeline, and provide a salary increase as soon as there is room in the budget.

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Tasty Tidbits: Professional Development News & Views January 6, 2017

Eat Your Career

If you missed them, take a peek here: 3 Reasons to Never Skip Salary Negotiation When Accepting a New Job. Resume Tips for a Portfolio Career. Resume writing is an arduous task. During the holidays, I was honored to participate in the Office Dynamics 12 Days of Christmas webinar extravaganza event! In Case You Missed It….

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

First, what you have been up to recently that is exciting, fun or new, why and what sort of job you are looking for, and your contact information and an online link to your resume or a social media profile (more on this later). The kind lady asked me what I did for work so I gave her my resume. She gave me her business card.

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Is it that time of the year already?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I have asked for a raise however, but it was after I considered a move somewhere else and wasnt sure I wanted to go, so gave my employer a chance to match the new salary and they did. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S.

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11 Tips On Writing The Best Recruiting Cold Emails & 20+ New Templates

Recruit CRM

However, they're willing to offer a salary hike along with other perks, incentives and benefits. On that note, any fun holiday plans coming up for you? Also, it would be great if you could send me your updated resume. Our client has requested to get in touch with you regarding your current situation.

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Answering Reader Mail: How Long is it Fair to be a Temp for a Job?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

It is known that age only plays a factor because the more years you have worked for a company the more expensive an employee is because of their salary, overtime, and other perks/benefits that are considered in the overall compensation package (401k matching, retirement, etc). I’m sure they have received a lot of resumes.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Many freelancers don’t have to send their resumes to people anymore, so those degrees don’t see a lot of action, but they’re there, collecting dust on our walls. What 25 Holiday Classics Teach Us About Life and Fun Reply Steve St. I just graduated last year at 28 and 6 months later my salary went up 32%. Wish I knew.

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