RSS Feed for BCjobs.ca - Career Advice Articles - Salary Advice http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice/salary-advice en-ca Copyright (c)2012 BC Jobs Online Inc. All Rights Reserved support@bcjobs.ca If your list of goals and resolutions this year include securing a higher salary, you’re not alone. In a tough economy the cost of living is constantly on the rise and the compensation you originally negotiated may be out of step with the value you represent to your employers. Odds are, though, that your employers have an even closer eye on their bottom line, so if you want a raise, you have to be strategic. For your best chance at a boost to your paycheque, follow these 5 steps. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/how-to-negotiate-a-raise http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/how-to-negotiate-a-raise Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:40:55 PDT You just landed an interview. You’re excited. You’re nervous. And, your head is full of questions about how to come across as the perfect candidate: What should I wear? What should I say? What are the frequently asked interview questions are they may throw at me? Most of these first questions revolve around marketing yourself to the company and answering the question, “What does an employer expect in an interview?” But, hang on a second. Take a moment and remember, it's also important to use the interview process to answer the most important question of all: Is this the job I want? http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/be-interview-savvy-how-to-ask-critical-interview-questions http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/be-interview-savvy-how-to-ask-critical-interview-questions Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:42:13 PDT When you are negotiating a starting salary for a new job, knowing the appropriate starting salary and successful negotiating techniques is invaluable . We've teamed up with acclaimed salary negotiation expert and author, Jack Chapman, to bring you practical advice on negotiating a starting salary for a new job. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/how-to-negotiate-a-starting-salary-for-a-new-job http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/how-to-negotiate-a-starting-salary-for-a-new-job Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:06:08 PDT Your salary history tells an important story of how far you've come along a career path, so it's fitting that a prospective employer might be interested in learning more about your past earnings. Yet it's unfair to take a salary history at face value, because there are so often back-stories that need explaining. Career experts say you should be prepared to discuss your salary history with a prospective employer, along with any back-stories. For example, if you changed careers and took a pay cut in the process, you'll want to share that. Still you don't want to put yourself at a disadvantage, so it's important to tailor your approach to the circumstances. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/does-your-salary-history-really-matter-to-a-future-employer http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/does-your-salary-history-really-matter-to-a-future-employer Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:28:07 PDT Severance pay can provide much needed support after a layoff. But, if your company goes out of business, don't be surprised if there is no severance pay. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/severance-pay--negotiating-severance-pay-packages http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/severance-pay--negotiating-severance-pay-packages Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:19:19 PDT Business attire – or how to dress – tends not to be well-enforced. In most jobs, it's unlikely your employer will ever send you home to change if you break one of the written or unwritten rules of the corporate dress code. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/business-attire--how-to-dress-in-clothes-that-say-pay-me-more http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/business-attire--how-to-dress-in-clothes-that-say-pay-me-more Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:12:18 PDT It's all negotiable. Every new job - every performance review, in fact - is an opportunity to negotiate base salary, various kinds of bonuses, benefits, stock options, and other incentives that add to job satisfaction and provide financial security. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/everything-is-negotiable http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/everything-is-negotiable Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:36:16 PDT Awesome benefits and a great paying job sound good to you? By negotiating your job benefits, you can be halfway there. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/salary-advice-negotiating-awesome-benefits http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/salary-advice-negotiating-awesome-benefits Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:53:26 PDT Talking about a salary raise can be tricky. Learn the etiquette about pay talk on the job. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/salary-raise-and-promotion-tips--salary-raises http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/salary-raise-and-promotion-tips--salary-raises Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:32:05 PDT Interviewing and salary negotiation go hand in hand. The trick with interviewing and salary negotiation is to plan ahead for the job you want http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/interviewing-and-salary-negotiation http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/interviewing-and-salary-negotiation Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:16:21 PDT Did you know employers sometimes pay a premium for the right education and experience? Or that you might be able to earn more by doing the same job in a larger company? http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/eight-things-that-can-boost-your-pay http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/eight-things-that-can-boost-your-pay Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:36:59 PDT Salary discussions may be the most anxiety-provoking part of a job interview. Many people feel embarrassed or pressured when it comes to talking money. Although job seekers often hear that they should wait for the interviewer to bring up salary http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/salary-during-a-job-interview--tips-for-negotiation http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/salary-during-a-job-interview--tips-for-negotiation Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:33:51 PDT You are an entrepreneur and your company is you. Your paycheque is the revenue generated from the services you provide your employer. Like any successful business, you want to maximize your revenues and retain the customer – in this case, your employer. This is achieved by providing high quality service and charging a fee that is competitive and worthy of the value provided. Put simply, you want to get paid what you are worth. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/knowing-what-you-re-worth http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/knowing-what-you-re-worth Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:30:13 PDT Salary history – sharing it can affect your negotiation power in the job application and interview process. But, before you start talking salary history, make sure you understand what the employer wants to know. When employers ask for your salary history, they want to know how much you earned in each past position and they’re usually especially interested in your last position. http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/salary-history http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/career-advice-articles/salary-advice/salary-history Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:39:38 PDT