53 Career Information found for subject: Benefits / Comp.

There are many interview questions that inspire dread in an interviewee — from “What’s your greatest weakness?” to “Tell me about yourself.” But one in particular is especially complicated: “What are your salary expectations?” If you go too low, you might end up making less than they’re willing to pay. But if you go too high, you could price yourself out of the job. In … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Author: Amy Gallo | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Career, Interviewing

The reason we have to play the negotiation game is because, like it or not, everyone else is playing it. And you’re probably losing — on salary, equity, and promotions.

The good news is that because the other side is playing, they expect you to play along (especially at larger companies). So it rarely creates hard feelings when you negotiate. But you have to know how. … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Authors: Lenny Rachitsky, Niya Dragova | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Career

Negotiating a job offer can be a stressful and unfamiliar task, but is an invaluable step in getting the salary and career you deserve.

Not many people are confident enough to go through the negotiation process, especially with the lack of job offers in certain fields, but it is important to add this to your employment process so that you get the best deal.

In addition to … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Author: Anastasia Belyh | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Evaluating Job Offers

Congratulations! You got the job. Now for the hard part: deciding whether to accept it or not. How should you assess the salary as well as the other perks? Which publicly available information should you rely on? How should you try to get a better deal? And what’s the best way to decline an offer if it’s not the right job for you?

Content: Career Information | Author: Rebecca Knight | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Evaluating Job Offers

The first version of TransparentCareer was built as a class project for a Ruby on Rails programming class in 2016. Mitch, a student at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, wanted better data on what different companies paid MBAs, how happy they were, and ultimately how different choices would impact his career long-term. So he set out to build a better compensation and … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Career, Evaluating Job Offers

After interviewing dozens of women, I learned that one of the main reasons their negotiations didn’t go as planned was they weren’t prepared to respond to what the other person said. To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, read on for the most common things you’ll hear and tips for how to respond.

Content: Career Information | Author: Erica Gellerman | Source: LifeHacker | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

Recruiters and hiring managers know that extending a job offer does not automatically receive an acceptance from the chosen candidate. After all, starting a new job is a major event in anyone’s life, so the candidate will definitely want to make sure that he is making the right decision. Thus, both sides have to be prepared to negotiate details about the job offer. In this … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Author: Martin Luenendonk | Source: Cleverism | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Evaluating Job Offers

Salary negotiation techniques to put you in the top 1%. With videos, example scripts, case studies, myths busted and a new negotiation framework.

Content: Career Information | Author: Ramit Sethi | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

Employers don’t really require your salary history to hire you. But many do like to bully you into disclosing private, confidential information that will give them an unfair negotiating position. So they call it “the policy.” Never, ever disclose my current salary or salary history to a prospective employer even if it means ending the interview process. Here are some ways to avoid doing so. … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Author: Nick Corcodilos | Source: PBS | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Interviewing

Tech startups can be exciting places to work. If you’re wondering how much you would typically earn at a startup—whether your job is in management, sales, engineering, or administration—check out Wealthfront’s Startup Compensation Tool.

The interactive graph uses data from 135 privately held tech companies’ 8,362 employees. The bubbles show the range of salary and equity compensation (percent of the company) for various positions.

You can filter … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

You have your dream interview lined up. But how do you ensure that you get the best possible salary?

While the pay for junior-level positions is typically fixed, mid- to senior-level employees and managers have more flexibility to negotiate their salaries. Here are eight tips from recruiters and human-resource managers that can help improve your chances of snagging a high salary.

Content: Career Information | Author: Shefali Anand | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

Once a prospective employer starts talking money, as in how much you currently earn, it’s hard not to panic. And while it may seem like the only option is to simply answer the question, this is the time to choose your words carefully. In fact, how you respond to those initial salary questions plays a crucial role in determining whether your final pay package is … [ Read more ]

Content: Career Information | Author: Lee Miller | Source: Monster | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Interviewing

Glassdoor.com, a new job-and-career site from the founder of Zillow.com, lets visitors browse compensation figures for jobs at specific companies, as well as reviews provided anonymously by employees.

Content: Career Information | Source: glassdoor.com | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

If you’ve been job hunting lately or are about to seek new employment, you will most likely have to address your salary history or salary requirements. Learn what they mean and how to address this common employer question.

Content: Career Information | Author: James Gonyea | Source: Monster | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

No need to bring out the big guns when negotiating a Job offer. Here are the magic bullets that’ll get you what you want without throwing the new boss into a tizzy.

Content: Career Information | Author: Paul Scott | Source: MBA Jungle | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

Lucrative opportunities for short-term rewards in the corporate world are tempting managers to forgo crucial development experiences, suggest the results of Business Finance’s annual Finance Executive Career & Compensation Survey.

Content: Career Information | Author: Eric Krell | Source: Business Finance Magazine | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

Our survey of more than 10,000 IT pros finds base salaries creeping along, with bonuses as the source of growth.

Content: Career Information | Source: InformationWeek | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

Should you be the first to mention money? What is your main goal in negotiating a salary raise? How do you prepare for negotiation obstacles? A negotiation expert gives tips in this article from the Harvard Management Communication Letter.

Content: Career Information | Author: Mark Gordon | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) Working Knowledge | Subject: Benefits / Comp.

Don’t sell yourself short in the current economic environment. Although employers might receive an avalanche of applicants for every opening, if you’re the candidate whose skills match their specific needs, you have power.

Content: Career Information | Author: Valerie Patterson | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Evaluating Job Offers

With stock options tainted, pay packages grow more diverse — and smaller.

Content: Career Information | Author: Tim Reason | Source: CFO Publishing | Subject: Benefits / Comp.