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How do I balance an offer in hand with a potentially more interesting one that I am still interviewing for? Q: I was extended an offer and told I must make a decision by end of week, but I’m supposed to hear back about a role that is more interesting to me the Monday after … Read More

Personal Finance

Salary Negotiation Tips: Quantify Value to Get the Best Offer Jack Chapman

If I know a position pays significantly less than my desired salary, should I interview anyway with the hope they’ll increase the salary base? Q: If I know a position pays significantly less than my desired salary, should I interview anyway with the hope they’ll increase the salary base? A: Do it with more than … Read More

Personal Finance

Salary Negotiation Tips: Your Competitive Market Value Jack Chapman

This week’s question — Do I sound desperate if I say I’m willing to take a pay cut? Editor’s note: Salary expert Jack Chapman and Ladders want to help you negotiate the best deal you can. You can e-mail us your salary negotiation questions or situations or use #salaryQ to submit them via Twitter. Due … Read More

How To

Salary Negotiation Tips: Disclosure Sabotage Jack Chapman

Did I ruin my chances by disclosing my past salary? Q: Did I sabotage my chances for the position because I disclosed my past salary (or salary range) and it was too high? A: Yes you did, and I’m sorry it happened. This is the biggest concern and the main reason for all five of … Read More

Interview Tips

Salary Negotiation Tips: How Much Are Benefits Actually Worth?Jack Chapman

Q: How much are benefits actually worth? For example, if someone is willing to take a pay cut for more vacation days, how much is each vacation day worth? What are some additional perks and benefits a candidate could negotiate for aside from a higher salary? A: There are two kinds of benefits: objective, and … Read More

Interview Tips

Salary Negotiation Tips: Turning Bonus into Salary Jack Chapman

Editor’s note: Salary expert Jack Chapman and Ladders want to help you negotiate the best deal you can. You can e-mail us your salary negotiation questions or situations or use #salaryQ to submit them via Twitter. Due to the volume of inquiries, we may not be able to respond to all questions submitted. Q: I’ve … Read More

How To

Salary negotiation tips: Playing it straight Jack Chapman

Did I ruin my chances by disclosing my past salary? Q: Did I sabotage my chances for the position because I disclosed my past salary ( or salary range ) and it was too high? A: Yes you did, and I’m sorry it happened. This is the biggest concern and the main reason for all … Read More

Interview Tips

Salary Negotiation Tips: Going for the Max Jack Chapman

This week’s question — Will stretching an employer’s offer to the maximum hurt me in the long run? Editor’s note: Salary expert Jack Chapman and Ladders want to help you negotiate the best deal you can. You can e-mail us your salary negotiation questions or situations or use #salaryQ to submit them via Twitter. Due … Read More

Advice

Salary negotiation tips: Making the right decision on your bottom-line number Jack Chapman

Apply these 6 criteria to help you decide when the best alternative to a negotiated agreement isn’t good enough. Editor’s note: Salary expert Jack Chapman and Ladders want to help you negotiate the best deal you can. You can e-mail us your salary negotiation questions or situations or use #salaryQ to submit them via Twitter. … Read More

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