March 2008

Salary Negotiation — Part II

3. Learn a methodology for handling the questions, “What are you looking for?” and “What kind of salary do you want?” Learn how to negotiate salary by being prepared for salary questions during the interview.
4. Know your options and ask, ask, ask. Be familiar with possible perks and benefits, and ways to increase your salary; [...]

Salary Negotiation – Part I

Now that we learned some techniques for job interviews, it’s time to negotiate for our salary rates. One study shows that when it comes to salary negotiation, oftentimes the employee becomes unsuccessful.
Here are some tips that you can use when being asked about your renumeration package :
1. Do your homework. Includes researching the current [...]

Choosing A Career — Part II

4. Aim for a job in which you can become 110% committed. If you aren’t able to commit 110% to what you are currently doing, start NOW to find something in which you can.

5. Invest five percent of your time, energy, and money into furthering your career. Dedicate yourself to getting ahead by keeping ahead, [...]

Choosing A Career — Part I

Thousands of career choices are out there. Sometimes we are just too choosy with our career, leaving us empty handed. But how did you know that you have chosen the career that will suit your personality, values, interests, or  skills? Here are some information that will help you understand  each step of career planning which involves and [...]