Advice

Eight overlooked opportunities to increase compensation and perks at work.

As seen in U.S. News | December 4, 2017

Want to upgrade your compensation or benefits in the new year? One school of thought is that the only way to get more money is to change jobs. While that may be true in some cases, job change is stressful, distracting and has potential detractors for long-term wealth. These include a decline in your overall track record of tenure, the inability to solidify a network that will support you when your skills are not as in demand and missed opportunities for the professional development that comes from mastery of a role. While it is advisable to keep current on hiring trends in your profession and know your market value, there are opportunities to enhance your earning potential, status and perks without a job change.

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The end of the year is an optimal time to set the foundation for career progression.

As seen in U.S. News | November 21st, 2017

A career change is on the horizon for many. LinkedIn reports that the first quarter of the year, January to March, is when there are more job transitions than any other time of the year. Success is often defined as when opportunity meets preparation. To maximize your career opportunities, proactive preparation goes a long way. You never know when you may get an out-of-the-blue call from a recruiter or a buddy lets you know there is an opening at their awesome company. Here are things you should do before the end of the year to prepare for a January jump.   READ MORE

Maximize your chances of being hired in a “Goldilocks” employment market.

As seen in U.S. News | November 6, 2017

 

Savvy job seekers know that leveraging their network of contacts is a proven method for landing a new role. The need to use your network increases in importance with every year of experience – especially in a “Goldilocks” employment market where being not perfectly matched is often the kiss of death if you have no inside ambassador. Given the high payoff potential of an internal referral, it is critical to handle the opportunity with care. Here are three tips to maximize your chances of being moved to the front of the interview line when given an internal recommendation.

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Consider these tips before you dare to swear at work.

As seen in U.S. News | October 23, 2017

People swear – a lot. Just spend five minutes watching the most popular YouTube videos and TV shows or sit behind any group of adults (or teenagers) without small children and you will quickly hear how prevalent swearing has become. Primetime profanity on TV increased 69 percent in five years, according to a 2010 survey by the Parents Television Council. This week, the quiz on “Your Swearing Habits Will Allow Us To Guess Your Exact Age” is one of the top-15 trending posts on Buzzfeed. In short, daring to swear has never been more popular.

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As seen in U.S. News | October 10, 2017

Job seeking is tough. It requires being thoughtful, prepared, organized and politely persistent. At times, a candidate’s well-intended efforts can turn into annoyance for the hiring manager and become the reason a company does not pursue them further. Here are four signs you are trying too hard and are at risk of being rejected.  [Read more…] about Job Seeking Pitfalls – 4 Signs You Are Trying Too Hard

Follow these practices to get the salary you deserve.

Talking about money is a dreaded subject for most people. Add to it the stress about landing a new position or securing a promotion, and most people have a difficult time clearly and calmly asking for what they want without coming across as either too aggressive or too soft. The good news is that with thoughtful communication, you can excel in salary talks. Here are tips on how to handle the most common salary negotiations.
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