4 Ways to Negotiate a Better Compensation Agreement.
Posted on | May 27, 2015 | No Comments
Over the last few years, unemployment levels have reached record highs. The natural inclination for many graduates seeking jobs was to accept the first offer they received — with little regard to negotiating key elements of their employment.
When you read statistics like, “In 2013, 77% of the jobs created were part-time” and “In 2011, 53% of college grads under 25 were out of work or underemployed,” you can see why many people accept any job they are offered.
While it may seem like a good decision, accepting an offer right away is short sighted and can potentially damage your career in the long run. Negotiating an extra $5,000 a year in salary could mean $150,000 over a thirty-year career, and imagine how much more it would be worth if it was set-aside in a retirement plan.
Read the full article at: www.careerbliss.com
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