Preparing for job interviews, relentlessly networking and successfully negotiating your first starting salary? We've been there. And more importantly, so have our expert authors and contributors. They're here to tell you how to best use social media while job hunting, supply you with salary negotiation tips which are never more vital than your first job and help position you for promotions, raises and career success down the line. And don't worry about being new to office life and the workforce, because our advice sections have you covered on everything from office politics to how to decorate your cubicle.
Telephone Manners and Telephone Tips
Good manners are good for business, while great manners can set you apart. If you're under stress or in a hurry, it's easy to let your guard down and fail to observe the basics. But if you take a deep breath before you call, good manners … Read more...
Why is My Base Pay So Much Lower Than the Former Sales Manager's?
I was hired by a software company at an entry-level sales position. I have a four-year degree and sales experience. I was brought on board at a salary of $27,000 per year, plus a monthly bonus. After my first week on the job, I was moved … Read more...
The Salary Wizard says I'm underpaid - what can I do?
I'm a mailroom clerk for a publishing company and make $17,889 a year before taxes. I logged on to Salary.com to see if I'm making the right amount of money, and I was shocked to see that I am underpaid by at least $4,257. But when I first … Read more...
Should I disclose that I saw the pay range for the job?
I've just been promoted to MIS manager and I know my new base salary is $22,300 less than the minimum starting salary for my title. Online market surveys support this claim. I can't admit that I have seen the comp band for my title because … Read more...
Dream Job: Trade Show Organizer
Arranging a large conference involves its share of juggling. The process begins a whopping five years in advance, when Olson secures a site for the conference. She coordinates the design of the floor plan, the pricing of the booths, … Read more...
Dream Jobs: Archeologist
Archaeologists do more than dust off ancient artifacts like pottery bowls or crude utensils. They do the heavy lifting - shoveling dirt with a trowel to unearth remains. If it's a big site with perhaps a building or structure to unearth, … Read more...
How to Divide the Check at a Colleague Lunch
Who pays for those lunches? How to deal with colleagues and the lunch bill Read more...
What to Look for Before, During, and After an Interview
Despite its etiquette and formality, your interview can yield a wealth of information. The key to a successful interview is to bring some knowledge with you yet keep your eyes open for the intangibles, such as office culture and the staff's … Read more...
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