Whether you’re negotiating your salary for a possible new job or bargaining for a pay adjustment in a current position, getting what you feel is a fair amount for your work can be tricky. Here are five ways to help you effectively negotiate your salary.
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Relationships can be awkward, and this includes those with employers. Just as in our personal lives, we may move from one employment situation to another under the full range of good or bad circumstances. Therefore, it’s always helpful to be prepared to respond appropriately to that important job interview question: “Why did you quit your last job?” Here are three tips to help you explain.
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You finally landed a job interview with a great organization for a position you really want. However, you’re worried that at some point you’ll be asked the dreaded question: “Can you explain this low Grade Point Average (GPA) on your transcript?” If you’re worried about being asked this question, that’s a good thing. You always want to think ahead about what an interviewer may ask. Then prepare yourself with a concise, professional response. So the first tip is to check your facts.
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Most applicants think only about the questions a potential employer may ask them in an interview. However, it’s equally important that you arrive with questions for the prospective employer. Keep in mind that the job must be a good fit for you, too. But what are the best questions to ask?
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Obtaining an interview in today’s environment is a huge accomplishment so congratulations on getting your foot in the company door. However, don’t spend TOO MUCH time on that victory dance. It’s critical both to prepare and conduct yourself properly for a successful interview.
Brush up on basic interview etiquette using our guide below to ensure that you put your best foot forward on the big day.
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The interview is a critical meeting in which a candidate and a hiring manager discuss all the aspects of a potential work assignment. From work hours and responsibilities to the corporate culture, a wide range of things are negotiated. Yet, one of the topics that’s often left out of the interview process is the actual salary rate.
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At some point in the process of applying for work, a job seeker may be faced with the request to take a pre-employment personality test. This is essentially a series of questions that ask the candidate to identify certain values relating to the world of work. The personality test may seem like just part of the regular application or it may be presented as a separate document or online questionnaire.
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Getting ready to hunt for a job in the exciting field of restaurant, beverage and food services? This is a great time to launch your career in an industry that’s experienced consistent growth and opportunities over the last few years. One way to get prepared is to start researching and practicing the types of interview questions you may encounter for a restaurant job.
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As you prepare to begin life at a new job, make sure you have all your ducks in a row for the first day. To go along with the job interview process, this is the perfect time to make a great impression on your new co-workers, your direct supervisor and the management team at the company – by dressing for success!
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One common question job applicants receive during a job interview is, “Why did you leave your last job?” It’s important to have a ready response to this question that doesn’t make you look desperate or with egg on your face.
Keep in mind that the hiring manager will judge your employment prospects based on this answer. In some cases, the decision to hire you will be based on this answer alone, so give it some thought beforehand.
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