In Allen Hall Public Relations last night, we had a fabulous guest speaker who came in to talk to us about resume and interview tips. Many questions were asked, but one that really stood out to me was whether or not you should ask about salary in an interview. Her response was “Not until they have offered you the job,” but what if, then, they offer you the job for a salary less than you feel is deserved? She told us a story of her friend who had researched the job she was applying for prior to being hired who, through discussion, raised her offering salary by $5,000. Salary.com offers graphs and charts to show you what your job pays on average for where you are working and for how long you have been doing so. I thought it was so helpful, considering the starting salary I was expecting was about $8,000 lower than what was being offered in certain cities. I think $8,000 is worth a little time and it will also show that you know how to do your research!
Here’s the site, do your research!
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