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7 Things to Do After Your Request for a Raise Gets Denied

If the true measure of a person is how they act in the face of adversity, then how you react when you get turned down …

3 Reasons Not to Negotiate Salary After Accepting an Offer

Sometimes It’s a Good Thing NOT to Negotiate Salary There Are Times to Play It Safe A common misconception about negotiation is that it is …

7 Personality Traits of a Great Boss

Does Your Boss Meet Our Criteria? What Makes for a Good Boss? Picking a boss, someone you can work with, trust and who can inspire, …

Negotiation Week

It’s time to start negotiating again. We know it’s not easy and we know it’s uncomfortable. Years of layoffs and a faltering economy made salary …

11 Great Jobs for Working Parents

Making the Move From the Parental Trenches to the Salt Mines? Check These Jobs Out! Maybe your kids are back in school and you’re itching …

6 Tips for Negotiating Salary at a Nonprofit

Weigh ‘Need vs Greed’ When Negotiating Salary at a Nonprofit Nonprofits are a Different Animal When you’re an employee at MegaCorp and the CEO travels …

Am I Kidding Myself If I Expect a 10 Percent Raise?

Q: What is the percentage range for raises in public accounting? Is the average really 4 to 5 percent? If I expect 10 percent, am I …

5 Ways Your Resume Bullet Points Get You Hired

Putting Interests Like “Alligator Wrestling” Helps You Stand Out & Land Job Interviews Standing Out is Key Like many hiring managers across the country, several …

5 Unconventional Tips for Negotiating Your Salary

Have you ever felt a little bit out of your element? Of course you have. Maybe it was traveling to a foreign country, eating an …

How Tattoos Affect Your Career

We surveyed nearly 2,700 people about their attitudes towards tattoos and piercings in the workplace. Do they hurt your chances of getting a job or …

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