Including Salary Expectations On A Resume Is Not Recommended
By: Tracey Drake
Never include salary range in a resume or cover letter unless the potential employer has explicitly stated (within a job posting or advertisement or told you personally) that it is a required. Adding this information when it is not requested is the fastest way to get knocked out of contention for the position.
Salary is a sensitive and serious subject, and should only be discussed at the interview phase, once you have had a chance to determine what the position entails and the employer has a grasp on your abilities. You are in a much better bargaining position at this time also; especially if the potential employer is really interested in having you join his team.
However, if an employer does request salary information with your application, include the information on the cover letter only – never directly on the resume. Placing this information on the resume is distracting and takes focus away from the critical elements of your resume.
Within your cover letter, include a brief statement, generally second paragraph from the bottom of the letter. Make a brief and somewhat general statement about your salary range. Always make it sound like you are willing to negotiate for the right opportunity.
For example:
Given my relevant industry experience and proven expertise, salary range is $75,000-$90,000 annually; depending on benefits offered and is negotiable based on the scope of the position.
The above statement speaks of your confidence in you’re your skills and abilities; exhibits your flexibility and willingness to negotiate for the right opportunity and most importantly, offers room for negotiation in the event that your stated salary range is not in line with the employers' budget. The mention of "depending on benefits" lets the employer know that you are looking for a long term position. Since the cost of employee training is so expensive to any company, this is always welcome news to employers.
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posted by Denise Michaels @ 11:47 AM
Research Your Next Employer: Get The Job
By: Carla Vaughan
Why would you want to research your next employer? What is the purpose of knowing about the employer before even writing your resume? Well, in today's competitive job market, you have to be more astute and more creative than other job candidates. Whatever they do, you have to do better. Being able to create a resume that targets one job at one company is the most effective way to beat out your competitors. That may land you an interview. Then, knowing as much as possible about the company can win you the job.
In order to use your research effectively, you have to research your next employer effectively. You need to research the job position and make sure you know everything you possibly can about it – AND – you need to research the company so that you can be prepared for the interview.
Researching the position obviously must occur before you write your resume. You must find out what the position entails and then match your skills and accomplishments to the requirements of that position. There are several ways to go about this, too.
Type in the position title in any given search engine and see what comes up. Many times you will gain some perspective by reading what other sites have to say about that job title. To tighten the search, check out the major Internet job boards and again, type in the position title. You will probably find a variety of ads for positions of the kind you are seeking and you can determine what some employers require. Lastly, check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site. The Occupational Outlook Handbook lists most jobs and what they consist of, how many people are employed in that field and what the job outlook is for that position.
Once your resume is targeted to the specific position, you can focus on researching the company so that you can be prepared for the interview. The best place to start out your research is the company's web site. What is the company's mission, projected growth, market share and corporate structure? Knowing this information – and more – can give you some valuable facts and figures to impress the employer as well as help you formulate the kind of questions that employers love to hear.
When you research your next employer, do it with these specific goals in mind and you will be leading the field of job candidates. Research the company and get the job.
Carla Vaughan, Owner/Webmaster Professional-Resume-Example.com
Carla is the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.
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posted by Denise Michaels @ 10:18 AM
Career Change Is A Dance
By: Diane Helbig
Career transition is a dance. When both partners are in sync, it appears effortless, like gliding across the dance floor. But, don’t be fooled. It takes work to get the steps down. To be successful, you must do your homework. Doing the work upfront will decrease the likelihood of settling for less than what you want.
Relationship Significance
To identify what you like in a partner (career), think about the relationships you have – with friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, customers, etc. Focus for a moment on the ones you enjoy the most. What is it about those relationships that makes them enjoyable?
Now do the reverse. What are the characteristics of the difficult, unpleasant relationships in your life?
Pinpointing these traits and dynamics will help you with your job search. When you are
interviewing, you’ll be able to quickly categorize the people and places based on the homework you’ve already done.
Strengths = Value
Of equal importance is to know your value before you start to interview. Take some time to list your strengths in all aspects of your life. Even the little things. Really get to know yourself. Have a good handle on what you bring to the table. When you believe in your true value, it will resonate from you. The interview dance will take on a different look and feel. You’ll find yourself speaking from your authentic self – not as an interviewee but as you.
Other Factors
Now add in other key factors: environment (both physical and psychological), compensation, benefits, flexibility (or lack thereof), communication channels, advancement opportunities, expectations (yours and theirs).
After completing this exercise, you’ll not only know who you are, but what you need and want from a career. You’ll search for those elements – and they will present themselves to you.
Copyright©2006 Diane Helbig
Diane Helbig is a Professional Coach and the president of Seize The Day Life Coaching. She works one-on-one with people to help them realize their best, most fulfilling life. As a team, they embrace the possibilities. Diane's website is http://www.seize-the-day.org
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posted by Denise Michaels @ 5:26 PM
Enhance Your Career Through Internet Exposure
By: Joyce Jackson
Are you a marketing guru? If so, you should use the power of the internet to help you gain more exposure for your business. Internet exposure is likely to increase your career options by enabling you to reach hundreds, thousands even, of potential customers for your business or service.
Career-minded individuals are finding their careers are helped tremendously through the power of the internet. Individuals who normally would be limited on exposure are now finding they have more business than they can handle thanks to the power of the internet. It’s all in learning how to gain exposure.
If you have a business or service to market, then learning how to market using the internet will not only put money in your pocket, but it will also enable you to find the best marketing for your advertising dollars. The power of the internet will help you to gain the customers you need with push-button ease to enhance your career.
Google keyword tools can help you learn to gain better placement for your website. E-books on ad words as well as other Google features will teach you to enhance careers and business. There are many tools you can use on the internet to help you shape up your image and these career building tools will give you a career enhancement fellowship to boot!
Career enhancements are realized through the internet because no other form of marketing and advertising will give you the coverage you need and want like the internet. You will find the internet is user friendly for marketing as well as advertising and the enhancement tools through the search engines such as Google will educate you on a better way to job enhance!
Internet exposure promotes you and your career enhancing process will begin with the virtual world so it is important to read up on the concept of text links and hunt for the best way to market your career through the internet. You’ll find your career can be enhanced quickly through the power of the internet and it’s the best value you can find to not only enhance your career but to also gain public exposure while building up job security!
Joyce Jackson is a career consultant with thirty years experience working with professionals to help them advance their careers. Her extensive website offers tips, techniques and strategies at Career Enhancement Basics.
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posted by Denise Michaels @ 4:35 PM
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