Want to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to salary trends? Then you've come to the right place. This section will focus on all the latest compensation trends that matter most to you. Whether it's figuring out the 10 Cities with the Highest Salaries or identifying patterns concerning bonuses and raises, make sure to check back here frequently to get the latest scoop.

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• What if a salary history is "required," and I don't send one?

  Although salary histories are a useful tool to help recruiters screen candidates, they don't do much for the prospective employee's negotiating position. Read more...

• What do employers mean by "the equivalent"?

  When an employer uses the term "equivalent," it means they will consider any job-related experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skill, and abilities to perform the functions of the advertised position proficiently. Read more...

• Should I disclose my salary expectations if I come from a different industry?

  Employers often try to get candidates to disclose salary expectations, as one way of screening. You can throw the question back at the employer instead of being the first party to state a range. Read more...

• Can the U.S. government give my prospective employer a salary cap?

  Can the government tell your prospective employer it has to cap your new salary at a certain percentage over your old one? Or is that just a recruiter's negotiation tactic to get a candidate to focus on something other than market value? Read more...

• Does my international salary history jeopardize future earnings?

  Labor markets differ significantly from one country to another, so it's best to avoid mention of your salary history if you've been working abroad. Read more...

• Choosing a Temp Agency

  There are two ways to start temping. The traditional route is to locate agencies in your area through the telephone book or online. Then, interview with a number of agencies to get a feel for the jobs, rates, and benefits they offer. Some … Read more...

• Life and Work in a Temporary Job

  Many job seekers see the combination of schedule flexibility and a constantly changing work atmosphere as a professional alternative to the tedium and concreteness of working full-time. While flexibility, work diversity, and free training … Read more...

• Business travel: Relax: You're Flying

  One mile high, as the stars come out, you place cucumbers over your eyelids and settle in for a good night's sleep in coach. Children may kick the seat behind you, the guy to your right may encroach, and strange human noises may blend … Read more...

• Business travel: Should we fly? Or surf?

  Prior to 2001, business travel spending was on the rise. It seemed as if everyone was jet setting off to meet a client, or attend some conference or another. Since the attacks on September 11th, things have changed. While it is true that … Read more...

• Layoff Survival Guide: You're It! How Layoffs Happen and What to Expect

  Michelle Babineau of Boston, Mass. has been laid off three times in seven months. The dot-com veteran has been through it all: the conference with a terse manager and human resources representative; the company-wide announcement led by a … Read more...

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