Tag: how to discuss salary

Talent Tip #157: Five MORE Tips for Discussing Salary During Your Job Hunt

October 24, 2023

Claire Kittle Dixon, Executive Director, Talent Market

Last month you’ll remember we offered up the first five of 10 tips on discussing salary during your job hunt.  This month we’ll finish off the list with the last five.

When asked about salary during an interview, answer…and then stop talking – If you haven’t already provided salary information in an application or cover letter, you might find yourself sitting in front of the hiring manager and being asked, “What is…

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Talent Tip #60: Goldilocks and Salary: Getting it “Just Right”

September 15, 2014

Remember the fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears?” Our girl Goldi didn’t want the porridge too hot or too cold; she wanted it just right.

And so it goes with salaries and job applications. We don’t want to list a salary that is too high or too low; we want to list one that is just right.

A big thanks to my friend Alex in Kentucky who suggested this topic (which we started to address in last month’s e-newsletter).…

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