Is Salary or Hourly Better? Pros, Cons, and Choosing What Works Best For You

You’re looking for a new job and notice companies offering either salary or hourly compensation. Both options come with benefits and working conditions that seem great on paper, but you fear they might not meet your expectations in reality. To …

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5 Tips for Negotiating a Better Salary With No Work Experience

Many employers prefer candidates with work experience, but they may sometimes have entry-level positions. You may also land a job with zero work experience if you have an impressive educational background or when someone vouches for you. Knowing how to negotiate a better salary will help you make the most of your new job. It prevents employers from taking advantage of you by not compensating for your skills and contribution to a company.

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Evaluating a Job Offer

Don’t toss your job requirements in the trash in the euphoria of being wanted. Sure, it’s great to know you beat out the competition. And it’s wonderful that a company is willing to give you some money on a regular basis. But ask any career expert on the planet and you’ll hear that: it’s wise to carefully evaluate an offer before you dive in head first.

By Janet Lee Taylor
Janet Lee Taylor Career Advisor, Career Services
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Can a Company Lower Your Pay? Understanding Your Rights

Most of us are perpetually focused so intently on a raise that we often forget pay cuts can happen too. If this possibility arises, you don’t want to be left wondering: Can a company lower your pay without telling you? …

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How to Write a Salary Increase Letter (Example Included!)

Negotiating your salary can be a key step in advancing your career and boosting your financial stability—but it can also be pretty intimidating. The good news is that with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be so scary. That’s …

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Resources

Payscale

Check out this salary survey tool featuring a salary database and compensation information and advice to help you negotiate your …

Glassdoor

A job search site where employees post compensation and reviews for large companies. 

Avoiding Salary Negotiation Mistakes

PDF: Achieve the Job Offer You Deserve by Avoiding These 10 Salary Negotiation Mistakes

Salary.com

Research salary ranges for thousands of jobs so you know what’s equitable pay in your area of interest.

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