Job Search Tip of the Week #4 (2019)
Caressa Moy | January 21, 2019 | 9:00 am
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How to Walk the Money Talk
Get the Salary You Want — 9 Failproof Tricks [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’ve been following our salary negotiation and pay raise discussion tips the past two weeks and are now ready to take action, first check out the following infographic for spot-on salary negotiation advice from Kate White, former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and author of I shouldn’t be Telling You This: Success Secrets Every Gutsy Girl Should Know. (And gents, although the infographic was created exclusively for Levo League to support their mission to aid in the career development of professional women, these tips are just as effective for you!)
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Job Search Tip of the Week #3 (2019)
Caressa Moy | January 14, 2019 | 9:00 am
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Let’s Talk Money: Part II
Go in for a Performance Review, Come Out with More Money in Your Proverbial Pocket
Which is more daunting: negotiating a higher starting salary at a new job, or approaching your current employer about a pay raise?
If you think the latter, you’re not alone. Results from the Salary.com survey we referenced last week indicate people fear the pink slip more than a rescinded employment offer. A staggering 44% of people never ask for a raise during their performance review, as compared to 12% who always bring it up.
One of the main reasons why people hesitate to ask for a pay bump from their current employer is because they believe that they lack the skills to negotiate properly and effectively. So without further ado, if you’re looking to stay at your present place of employment but with more money in your proverbial pocket:
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Job Search Tip of the Week #2 (2019)
Caressa Moy | January 7, 2019 | 9:00 am
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Let’s Talk Money: Part I
Negotiate a Salary That Works for You
According to data from professional networking site LinkedIn, January is the best month to get a promotion or a raise (unsurprising, considering it’s also the best time to job hunt), followed closely by June and July.
Alarmingly however, the majority of workers leave money on the table. Of the 2,000 respondents to a survey conducted by salary research site Salary.com, 18% reported that they never negotiate their first salaries and 44% only occasionally so due to fearing repercussions or lacking the necessary negotiation skills. Failing to negotiate is costly; studies have shown that those who fail to negotiate at least a $5,000 increase in their first salary lose out on approximately $600,000+ over the course of a 40-year career.
So whether you’re looking to discuss your compensation package with a prospective employer or your current one, follow the following negotiation tips to start – and conquer – the salary conversation!
Q. How can I overcome my hesitation about negotiating my desired salary with a prospective employer?
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Job Search Tip of the Week #49 (2018)
Caressa Moy | December 3, 2018 | 9:00 am
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Use a Multiple-Job History to Your Advantage
…and Leave Your Job-Hopping History in the Past
Q. I’ve held three full-time positions in the last three years. How can I explain this experience on my résumé without coming across as a job-hopper?
A. Job-hopping — holding a succession of jobs in a relatively short time frame — isn’t that unusual, given the employment challenges brought on by the Great Recession. And the practice is becoming the norm in the tech industry, where software professionals often change jobs every two to three years. Still, a history of job changes can cause a potential employer to question your loyalty and staying power.
To avoid being perceived as a job-hopper, you need to present your job history in a new way. Your initial step, according to various career experts, is to craft your résumé to direct attention to your career story rather than your job history.
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Job Search Tip of the Week #46 (2018)
Caressa Moy | November 12, 2018 | 9:00 am
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The Importance of the Post-Interview “Thank You”
Give Thanks – or Your Chance for that Job Could Be Cooked [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thanksgiving’s next week – have you taken the time yet to be thankful during your job search?
In a recent survey by online job-matching service Ladders, more than 75 percent of interviewers reported that receiving a thank you note impacts their hiring decision.
“Many job seekers believe that the interview is over once they step out of the office, but that’s simply not the case,” said Amanda Augustine, then a job search expert at Ladders. “Based on my decade-long experience in conducting interviews, I can attest first-hand that failure to follow-up can be the deciding factor in rejecting a candidate who is otherwise a great fit.”
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Job Search Tip of the Week #28 (2018)
Caressa Moy | July 9, 2018 | 9:00 am
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5 Steps to Conquer Any Networking Event
How to Impress While Networking [INFOGRAPHIC]
At a networking event, have you ever:
- Felt intimidated or uncomfortable in a room full of strangers?
- Been so nervous you made some awkward moves going for the handshake?
- Worried about saying or doing the wrong thing?
- Questioned whether you reacted appropriately to something someone said or did?
- Struggled to remember names? What was said just moments before? Conversations you had with someone you’d met previously?
- Stuck someone’s business card in your pocket and lost it seconds later? (There’s an app for that!)
- Gotten nervous when asked to talk about yourself?
- Avoided situations where you could become the center of (someone’s) attention, aka “wallflowered it?”
…and then second-guessed yourself after it was all over?
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Job Search Tip of the Week #22 (2018)
Caressa Moy | May 28, 2018 | 9:00 am
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How to Ace Your First-Round (or Really, Just About Any) Interview
Think Like an Interviewer – Q16
Nowadays, it’s not enough to just be able to do the job. When we ask hiring managers to describe their ideal candidates, they often say creative problem solvers who can adapt quickly and effectively to any situation (particularly unanticipated ones), like changes to customer requirements and technologies. That’s why you often get asked interview questions that assess your competence in these areas.
“Tell me about a project you worked on that required heavy analytical thinking” is one of these questions, and a behavioral one at that. Remember, during a behavioral interview, the interviewer asks about your experience overcoming (or succumbing to) obstacles in the workplace, under the premise that past behavior predicts your on-the-job performance. As such, your interviewer wants to hear a specific work-related example of when you successfully applied your analytical thinking skills.
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Job Search Tip of the Week #17 (2018)
Caressa Moy | April 23, 2018 | 9:00 am
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How to Ace Your First-Round (or really, Just about Any) Interview
Think Like an Interviewer – Q11
“Tell me about yourself.”
It’s a four-word request that seems simple enough – after all, who knows knows you better than you? – but it’s perhaps the one inquiry out of the 19 most commonly asked interview questions that can make job seekers sweat the most. Why? Because it’s such a vague request, there are so many places you can take your response – and consequently, so many ways you can go wrong.
Job Search Tip of the Week #15 (2018)
Caressa Moy | April 9, 2018 | 9:00 am
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How to Ace Your First-Round (or Really, Just About Any) Interview
Think Like an Interviewer – Q9
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been discussing the reasons behind the most commonly asked interview questions and how to provide answers that address them effectively. This week, let’s take a look at a question intended to gauge your confidence level: “Why should I hire you?”
(If you’re a loyal CareerJuice reader, you may remember closely examining this question with us before. However, keep reading, as this post will serve as both a refresher course and an advanced addendum.)
Opportunities to sell yourself as the valuable asset the company needs can be found in questions such as:
- Why should I hire you?
- What can you do for the company?
- What would you contribute to the company?
- What do you have to offer the company?
- How would you add value to the company?
- Why should you be chosen over other candidates who have equal if not stronger qualifications or more experience?
Job Search Tip of the Week #12 (2018)
Caressa Moy | March 19, 2018 | 9:00 am
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How to Ace Your First-Round (or Really, Just About Any) Interview
Think Like an Interviewer – Q6
When you’re hit with a brainteaser like “If you were to get rid of one state in the US, which would it be and why?” at your next interview, don’t sweat it! Interview questions like this are supposed to challenge how you react and think under pressure. Can you think on your feet and stay cool when the heat gets turned on, both in the interview and on the job?
As is the case with most of these crazy oddball questions, your interviewer is far less concerned with your answer and more interested in your approach. The actual state you choose is irrelevant. This particular question is intended to assess your analytical, decision-making, and communication skills. The interviewer wants to see if you’re able to set priorities and make a case for them.
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