INDUSTRY INSIGHTS YOUR PEERS ARE READING
From the most powerful positions to the highest salaries, the world of wealth has been a boys’ club since the first drachma was minted in ancient Greece. These women prove that a low salary doesn’t have to dissuade you from saving for retirement. Take advantage of higher salaries. MORE
Someone asked me the other day what my salary was. Years ago we were taught never to reveal our salary. I was so excited about getting a steady salary that I wrote the amount in my calendar on each payday. When my boss noticed what I had written, he took me aside and told me that I should never write my salary down for others to see. I think it is to the employer's benefit that we don't discuss salary. revealing your salary How much do you make? MORE
They are paying me a great salary but it is a ‘work from home’ opportunity: I wonder ‘how that works out in the long run’! Working from home can be easy or difficult – it all depends on our belief. MORE
While salaries can be a guiding force in talent acquisition, the landscape has largely changed. Employers need more than just a monthly salary to get the talent they want, they need to keep up employee engagement and morale to ensure that they do not burn out and resign.… MORE
It could be that you define success as having a fantastic salary, amazing job title, or office all to yourself. There are so many events, webinars, publications, blogs out there that talk about career success for Assistants. MORE
Our lovely friends over at Career Moves recently conducted a survey to find out how important salary is when looking for a new role. Here is Sarah with more details… Do we just want a good salary? But interestingly, in the results of our survey, salary did not come out on top. MORE
if you know from your research that the salary is not competitive. Tags: how to negotiate negotiate get more money negotiate with employer negotiate a salary career advice can i negotiate should i negotiate negotiate job offer Anita Bruzzese MORE
For example, if you put in 6 percent of your salary, they may add in 50 percent of that 6 percent for a total of 9 percent of your income going toward retirement. ● One way to increase how much you save is to put all salary raises into your retirement account. MORE
When asked about salary transparency, the CFO laughs so hard he wets himself. Tags: bailout Tiger Woods salary transparency TARP cirque du soleil tom cruise katie holmes government bailout money There have been many requests for a piece of the bailout pie from lots of companies, including Hustler magazine and the guy from "Girls Gone Wild." MORE
Key quote from the report: "In certain sectors, self-employment is more common than wage and salary employment. self-employed persons in Los Angeles County for every salaried worker. self-employed persons in Los Angeles County for every salaried employee." MORE
One of my favorite career experts, Alexia Vernon, shares some tips on negotiation for the salary you deserve on New Day Northwest. Stat: 20% of American career women will never negotiate for more money in their careers. MORE
Salary is based on your role in the office and your performance, so spare some time and figure out all the possible ways you can improve your output. Your performance is going to be the decider of your salary. MORE
Some other advice and predictions from Romaine: • Salaries won't recover soon. how can i get a raise pay salary recruiters career advice relocation job market Anita BruzzeseI think trying to predict the future is a little like trying to.er.predict the future. It's not easy. MORE
Do you know anyone who is a master of negotiating their salary? So the good news is: if you negotiate your salary decently, you will probably get that raise. Note that salary negotiation is not something that people are born with – it can be […]. MORE
As of 2015, American employers are still enjoying a substantial pool of overqualified candidates to choose from, and this has not stopped them from keeping the upper hand with regard to salaries and compensation. To this effect, verification of salary history has become a sort of hiring strategy, and it is legal to a certain extent. The post Can An Employer Legally Verify Salary History? MORE
And that in most companies, travel spend is often the second largest expenditure after salaries? Did you know that business travel is a $1.3 trillion dollar market? MORE
drop in salary demotion less pay career advice lose promotion Anita BruzzeseIf you’ve ever been unemployed, you know the joy that comes from finally getting that job offer. MORE
Is it a problem to have the same salary for 5 years or more? Hiring companies always want to see that you’ve progressed in your previous employment, and a rising salary is one sign of progression. In my monthly Q&A sessions, I commonly receive a lot of questions about raises. MORE
The expected starting salary for this job is around $45,000-$50,000. Starting salary for new accountants is around $53,000. Expect a starting salary at around $60,000. It’s difficult to project pay for such a diversity of positions but in the financial field, you can expect a starting salary at around $60,000. As a loan officer, starting salary can be expected at around $40,000. Depending on where you live, you can expect a starting salary at around $95,000. MORE
Do you feel uncomfortable and don’t know how to negotiate your salary? But the reality is that “75% of people who ask for a pay rise, get a rise”, based on PayScale’s Salary Negotiation Guide. An increase in your salary will not come overnight. MORE
salary and reward. I put salary and reward last because although it is important (it made my top 5 after all!) But, once you get past the salary you need to live comfortably there are other considerations because it can be hard to stay in a role you hate despite the pay being good. MORE
Over the same period, spending on salaries and wages (meaning traditional employees) rose from $73.7 The IRS released their 2016 tax data on sole proprietors. MORE
According to a JobFox survey, some median annual salary ranges dropped $10,000, compared to a month ago. This helps set the groundwork for a salary bump before your annual review. If an employer isn't offering you the salary you desire, ask for training opportunities -- either in another department, or to attend an industry event where you'll not only learn something, but make valuable professional contacts. MORE
For both genders, anxiety before the interview may be present, but studies show that women handle it better. Women adapt more proactively than men do. Women seek social support from colleagues and friends more than men do. And women are more prone to do mock interviews with those colleagues and friends more than men are. [.]. Interview Skills by Alex Freund career advice gender difference interview preparation men vs. women MORE
Looking at those numbers, it’s easy for one to expect that putting in the time and effort to get an advanced business degree is the first step on the path to a six-figure salary. … Human Resources MBA graduates MBA programs MBA salary data MORE
And here's a press release from JobFox : "While the value of the dollar is shrinking, many job seekers - including in-demand technology specialists - must accept new positions at lower salaries than they did just a month ago." Tags: technology specialists recession proof jobs pay raise business outlook how can i AJR career Anita Bruzzese networking job outlook JobFox jobs salaries business If you’re not worried, you’re not paying attention. Bad times are here, folks. MORE
View your day job differently The salary you earn at your day job, is more than likely the revenue that is funding your startup. MORE
In reality, I was lonely, couldn’t pay my rent, and was drowning in student loan debt with my meager new grad salary. I remember the first time I suffered from a panic attack. I was 21 years old, had just graduated from college, and lived in first real apartment. MORE
People have very strong opinions about whether its OK to talk about salaries, so when this survey from Glassdoor.com crossed my desk, I knew I had to explore it further. People don’t want the boss or human resources to think they’re not grateful to have a job if they question their salary. MORE
Some students don’t see the increased student loan debt as a big deal when their potential salary options nearly double after completing their graduate degree. Physicians assistants have a $29,000 increase in salary. Education administrators have a $23,000 increase in salary. MORE
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, you can’t dock the pay of salaried employees if they work less than 40 hours per week. Salaried employees are considered non-exempt, so you’ll need to pay them their agreed-on flat salaries according to their work contracts. <strong>FLSA-Exempt Certain professions also have applied minimum salary […]. The post Can You Dock An Employee’s Salary Pay If They Don’T Work 40 Hours? MORE
by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on MARCH 14, 2012 2:47PM. in ADMIN PRO FORUM. Question: “I have been with my firm as a legal secretary, purchaser, database manager, etc. for 22 years. I have always received excellent reviews and raises. MORE
Apparently, being loyal to one company doesn’t necessarily pay off (both in terms of salary and promotion) and moving from one role to another in pretty quick succession is becoming less frowned upon. Here are a few of my thoughts… Salary increase. MORE
It’s obvious that salary prospects for different college degrees vary. The Economic Value of College Majors report by Georgetown University and Kiplinger’s list of low paying degrees shed light on how great the difference in salary really is. MORE
Key quote: Manso finds that entrepreneurs experience only slightly higher lifetime earnings variance -- that is, risk -- than people who go the salaried route. Key quote from the academic study: self-employed workers experiment with new ideas when they leave the salaried workforce to become self-employed. It's long been accepted as fact in academic and government circles that the self-employed earn less than people with traditional jobs. MORE
As you can see in the picture below, we had to put on this awesome getup in order to tour a 450,000 square foot manufacturing facility, and what … Continue reading Salary Negotiation 101 → Millennial Corner Career Tips JTL Services Salary Tara LeFevre MORE
Some of your criteria may be based on salary, location, company culture or perks. Or, they think the title doesn't really matter -- they just want a better salary and more vacation time. MORE
But now you’re about to take on one of the most difficult tasks in this job search journey: Negotiating a salary. Also, the salary you negotiate now will be the one chance you have to set yourself up for better salary boosts at this company and your income at future employers. MORE
Grimm says part of the problem with the continuing wage gap is that women often don't receive the same starting salaries as their male colleagues at the beginning of their careers because they aren't as likely to negotiate for more money. Do you make too much money for what you do? MORE
The post Salary Negotiation 101 appeared first on JTL Services Inc. Millennial Corner Career Tips JTL Services Salary salary and negotiation tips Tara LeFevreYesterday, my managing partner/mom Tara LeFevre and I went on a trip about an hour and a half down the road to visit two of our clients. As you can see in the picture below, we had to put on this awesome getup in order to tour a 450,000 square foot manufacturing facility, and what […]. MORE
It asks for your job title, employer, current salary and years of relevant work experience. It might be an interesting tool for salary negotiations. This post is part of a (recently re-launched and re-named) series in which I share some of my favorite Internet finds from the past week. MORE
Should we be discussing salary with our kids? Tags: reveal salary income disparity The New York Times Suze Orman salaries share salary In a live radio interview last year about my book , the host asked me: "So, Anita, how much do you make writing your syndicated workplace column?" Thankfully, you couldn't see my reaction, because I have a feeling my face sort of resembled a landed halibut. MORE
Everyone was placed in a salary band depending on their experience and their skills. Except support staff who were placed in lower salary bands or slotted in somewhere that sort of fitted what they did. My salary was good and I was happy with my lot. MORE
But if you are a salaried employee and work more than your scheduled hours, you are giving your time away to your employer for free. Do you give your time away? Of course not, you think. MORE
Salary Related Topics Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 3, 2015
Everyone was placed in a salary band depending on their experience and their skills. Except support staff who were placed in lower salary bands or slotted in somewhere that sort of fitted what they did. My salary was good and I was happy with my lot.
Job Advice Blog
JUNE 10, 2016
As you can see in the picture below, we had to put on this awesome getup in order to tour a 450,000 square foot manufacturing facility, and what … Continue reading Salary Negotiation 101 → Millennial Corner Career Tips JTL Services Salary Tara LeFevre
Job Advice Blog
JUNE 10, 2016
The post Salary Negotiation 101 appeared first on JTL Services Inc. Millennial Corner Career Tips JTL Services Salary salary and negotiation tips Tara LeFevreYesterday, my managing partner/mom Tara LeFevre and I went on a trip about an hour and a half down the road to visit two of our clients. As you can see in the picture below, we had to put on this awesome getup in order to tour a 450,000 square foot manufacturing facility, and what […].
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 7, 2015
As of 2015, American employers are still enjoying a substantial pool of overqualified candidates to choose from, and this has not stopped them from keeping the upper hand with regard to salaries and compensation. To this effect, verification of salary history has become a sort of hiring strategy, and it is legal to a certain extent. The post Can An Employer Legally Verify Salary History?
Dumb Little Man
AUGUST 10, 2016
Do you feel uncomfortable and don’t know how to negotiate your salary? But the reality is that “75% of people who ask for a pay rise, get a rise”, based on PayScale’s Salary Negotiation Guide. An increase in your salary will not come overnight.
On The Job
SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
But now you’re about to take on one of the most difficult tasks in this job search journey: Negotiating a salary. Also, the salary you negotiate now will be the one chance you have to set yourself up for better salary boosts at this company and your income at future employers.
Small Business Labs
OCTOBER 5, 2015
Key quote: Manso finds that entrepreneurs experience only slightly higher lifetime earnings variance -- that is, risk -- than people who go the salaried route. Key quote from the academic study: self-employed workers experiment with new ideas when they leave the salaried workforce to become self-employed. It's long been accepted as fact in academic and government circles that the self-employed earn less than people with traditional jobs.
Small Business CEO
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
Looking at those numbers, it’s easy for one to expect that putting in the time and effort to get an advanced business degree is the first step on the path to a six-figure salary. … Human Resources MBA graduates MBA programs MBA salary data
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 7, 2015
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, you can’t dock the pay of salaried employees if they work less than 40 hours per week. Salaried employees are considered non-exempt, so you’ll need to pay them their agreed-on flat salaries according to their work contracts. <strong>FLSA-Exempt Certain professions also have applied minimum salary […]. The post Can You Dock An Employee’s Salary Pay If They Don’T Work 40 Hours?
Office Dynamics
DECEMBER 1, 2011
One of my favorite career experts, Alexia Vernon, shares some tips on negotiation for the salary you deserve on New Day Northwest. Stat: 20% of American career women will never negotiate for more money in their careers.
On The Job
APRIL 28, 2008
Should we be discussing salary with our kids? Tags: reveal salary income disparity The New York Times Suze Orman salaries share salary In a live radio interview last year about my book , the host asked me: "So, Anita, how much do you make writing your syndicated workplace column?" Thankfully, you couldn't see my reaction, because I have a feeling my face sort of resembled a landed halibut.
Job Advice Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2012
For both genders, anxiety before the interview may be present, but studies show that women handle it better. Women adapt more proactively than men do. Women seek social support from colleagues and friends more than men do. And women are more prone to do mock interviews with those colleagues and friends more than men are. [.]. Interview Skills by Alex Freund career advice gender difference interview preparation men vs. women
Office Dynamics
APRIL 5, 2012
by ALICE BUMGARNER, MODERATOR on MARCH 14, 2012 2:47PM. in ADMIN PRO FORUM. Question: “I have been with my firm as a legal secretary, purchaser, database manager, etc. for 22 years. I have always received excellent reviews and raises.
On The Job
APRIL 8, 2011
Grimm says part of the problem with the continuing wage gap is that women often don't receive the same starting salaries as their male colleagues at the beginning of their careers because they aren't as likely to negotiate for more money. Do you make too much money for what you do?
On The Job
JUNE 23, 2011
Some other advice and predictions from Romaine: • Salaries won't recover soon. how can i get a raise pay salary recruiters career advice relocation job market Anita BruzzeseI think trying to predict the future is a little like trying to.er.predict the future. It's not easy.
On The Job
APRIL 13, 2012
drop in salary demotion less pay career advice lose promotion Anita BruzzeseIf you’ve ever been unemployed, you know the joy that comes from finally getting that job offer.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
It could be that you define success as having a fantastic salary, amazing job title, or office all to yourself. There are so many events, webinars, publications, blogs out there that talk about career success for Assistants.
On The Job
FEBRUARY 17, 2010
People have very strong opinions about whether its OK to talk about salaries, so when this survey from Glassdoor.com crossed my desk, I knew I had to explore it further. People don’t want the boss or human resources to think they’re not grateful to have a job if they question their salary.
Dumb Little Man
AUGUST 24, 2015
It’s obvious that salary prospects for different college degrees vary. The Economic Value of College Majors report by Georgetown University and Kiplinger’s list of low paying degrees shed light on how great the difference in salary really is.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 3, 2018
And that in most companies, travel spend is often the second largest expenditure after salaries? Did you know that business travel is a $1.3 trillion dollar market?
Laughing all the Way to Work
JULY 13, 2008
Someone asked me the other day what my salary was. Years ago we were taught never to reveal our salary. I was so excited about getting a steady salary that I wrote the amount in my calendar on each payday. When my boss noticed what I had written, he took me aside and told me that I should never write my salary down for others to see. I think it is to the employer's benefit that we don't discuss salary. revealing your salary How much do you make?
Small Business Labs
JUNE 5, 2018
Key quote from the report: "In certain sectors, self-employment is more common than wage and salary employment. self-employed persons in Los Angeles County for every salaried worker. self-employed persons in Los Angeles County for every salaried employee."
On The Job
DECEMBER 29, 2008
if you know from your research that the salary is not competitive. Tags: how to negotiate negotiate get more money negotiate with employer negotiate a salary career advice can i negotiate should i negotiate negotiate job offer Anita Bruzzese
On The Job
JUNE 20, 2008
According to a JobFox survey, some median annual salary ranges dropped $10,000, compared to a month ago. This helps set the groundwork for a salary bump before your annual review. If an employer isn't offering you the salary you desire, ask for training opportunities -- either in another department, or to attend an industry event where you'll not only learn something, but make valuable professional contacts.
Eat Your Career
JULY 29, 2019
Is it a problem to have the same salary for 5 years or more? Hiring companies always want to see that you’ve progressed in your previous employment, and a rising salary is one sign of progression. In my monthly Q&A sessions, I commonly receive a lot of questions about raises.
On The Job
JANUARY 23, 2009
When asked about salary transparency, the CFO laughs so hard he wets himself. Tags: bailout Tiger Woods salary transparency TARP cirque du soleil tom cruise katie holmes government bailout money There have been many requests for a piece of the bailout pie from lots of companies, including Hustler magazine and the guy from "Girls Gone Wild."
On The Job
MAY 6, 2008
And here's a press release from JobFox : "While the value of the dollar is shrinking, many job seekers - including in-demand technology specialists - must accept new positions at lower salaries than they did just a month ago." Tags: technology specialists recession proof jobs pay raise business outlook how can i AJR career Anita Bruzzese networking job outlook JobFox jobs salaries business If you’re not worried, you’re not paying attention. Bad times are here, folks.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Some of your criteria may be based on salary, location, company culture or perks. Or, they think the title doesn't really matter -- they just want a better salary and more vacation time.
Practically Perfect PA
AUGUST 15, 2016
Our lovely friends over at Career Moves recently conducted a survey to find out how important salary is when looking for a new role. Here is Sarah with more details… Do we just want a good salary? But interestingly, in the results of our survey, salary did not come out on top.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 14, 2015
View your day job differently The salary you earn at your day job, is more than likely the revenue that is funding your startup.
Small Business Labs
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Over the same period, spending on salaries and wages (meaning traditional employees) rose from $73.7 The IRS released their 2016 tax data on sole proprietors.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 16, 2014
They are paying me a great salary but it is a ‘work from home’ opportunity: I wonder ‘how that works out in the long run’! Working from home can be easy or difficult – it all depends on our belief.
Dumb Little Man
OCTOBER 16, 2017
The expected starting salary for this job is around $45,000-$50,000. Starting salary for new accountants is around $53,000. Expect a starting salary at around $60,000. It’s difficult to project pay for such a diversity of positions but in the financial field, you can expect a starting salary at around $60,000. As a loan officer, starting salary can be expected at around $40,000. Depending on where you live, you can expect a starting salary at around $95,000.
Simple Productivity Blog
MARCH 31, 2014
But if you are a salaried employee and work more than your scheduled hours, you are giving your time away to your employer for free. Do you give your time away? Of course not, you think.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Salary is based on your role in the office and your performance, so spare some time and figure out all the possible ways you can improve your output. Your performance is going to be the decider of your salary.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
salary and reward. I put salary and reward last because although it is important (it made my top 5 after all!) But, once you get past the salary you need to live comfortably there are other considerations because it can be hard to stay in a role you hate despite the pay being good.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 19, 2016
Apparently, being loyal to one company doesn’t necessarily pay off (both in terms of salary and promotion) and moving from one role to another in pretty quick succession is becoming less frowned upon. Here are a few of my thoughts… Salary increase.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 26, 2016
From the most powerful positions to the highest salaries, the world of wealth has been a boys’ club since the first drachma was minted in ancient Greece. These women prove that a low salary doesn’t have to dissuade you from saving for retirement. Take advantage of higher salaries.
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 10, 2015
In reality, I was lonely, couldn’t pay my rent, and was drowning in student loan debt with my meager new grad salary. I remember the first time I suffered from a panic attack. I was 21 years old, had just graduated from college, and lived in first real apartment.
Small Business CEO
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
While salaries can be a guiding force in talent acquisition, the landscape has largely changed. Employers need more than just a monthly salary to get the talent they want, they need to keep up employee engagement and morale to ensure that they do not burn out and resign.…
Dumb Little Man
AUGUST 26, 2016
For example, if you put in 6 percent of your salary, they may add in 50 percent of that 6 percent for a total of 9 percent of your income going toward retirement. ● One way to increase how much you save is to put all salary raises into your retirement account.
Dumb Little Man
MARCH 19, 2018
Some students don’t see the increased student loan debt as a big deal when their potential salary options nearly double after completing their graduate degree. Physicians assistants have a $29,000 increase in salary. Education administrators have a $23,000 increase in salary.
Eat Your Career
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
It asks for your job title, employer, current salary and years of relevant work experience. It might be an interesting tool for salary negotiations. This post is part of a (recently re-launched and re-named) series in which I share some of my favorite Internet finds from the past week.
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