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Top 10 Tips for Salary Negotiations

cab2

cab2 started 1 year ago | tags: salary + jobs

Negotiating a better salary package has put more than a few stomachs in knots over the years. Remember, we all go through it sooner or later. Try to keep these 10 basic tips in mind when it's your turn to ask for a sweeter deal. This list is full

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Items (still) made in the U.S.A.

donsevere

donsevere started 1 year ago | tags: u.s.a.-america + union + manufacturing + jobs + trade

Items still made in the U.S.A. are now the exception.Some of us feel much better buying these items and feel that the best way to make an impact on our quality of living as well as environmetal issues, is to buy local whenever possible.Supporting workers and unions is as AMERICAN as your sick crippled grandparents having insurance and a pension. Oh yeah I guess , apple pie too.

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How to get a Truck Driving Job!

tbm5982

tbm5982 started 1 year ago | tags: truck + driver + driving + job + jobs + trucking

Find a great truck driving job that will allow you to make a competitive salary and a good life.

Review to Learn

The only way you can really improve your ability to negotiate is to explicitly learn from your experiences. After you finish negotiations, reflect on what you did that worked well and what you might want to do ... (submitted by cab2) More...

Anticipate Your Boss's Interests

Just like you, your boss has needs and concerns. To persuade him to say yes, your ideas will have to address those things that are important to him. (submitted by cab2) More...

Create Several Options

Joint brainstorming is the most effective way to find ideas that satisfy everyone's interests. It works best when you separate it from commitment -- first create possible solutions, and then decide among them. (submitted by cab2) More...

Start Off with the Right Tone

You want to let your boss know you will listen and try to understand his views. At the same time, you expect your boss to do the same for you so you can work together to address this issue. Avoid ultimatums, threats and ... (submitted by cab2) More...

Focus on Objective Criteria

It is far easier to persuade someone to agree with your proposal if he sees how that proposal is firmly grounded on objective criteria, such as what similar firms pay people of like experience or what others in the ... (submitted by cab2) More...

Clarify Your Interests

Your compensation should satisfy a range of needs, not just salary. Make sure you have thought about other points of value to you as well -- like profit sharing, stock options that vest immediately, a bonus, greater work ... (submitted by cab2) More...

Prepare Thoughtfully to Achieve Your Goals

This is the only aspect of your negotiations you can completely control. To take advantage of all of the above advice, you have to invest a significant amount of your time and energy. (submitted by cab2) More...