How to stay focused

The Pomodoro Technique  The Pomodoro Technique is a popular time-management method invented by Italian Francesco Cirillo. He wrote, “I discovered that you could learn how to improve your effectiveness and be better able to estimate how long a task will take to...

SMART goals

How to define SMART objectives  SMART objectives are at the heart of any Personal Development Plan. With objectives that meet the SMART criteria you know where you are going and how well you are doing. Benefits of objectives They help you focus on what is important...

Salary information resources

Resources to search salary information  Salary Surveys Payscale salary calculator– a salary assessment site that matches job-seekers job profiles with expected compensation through comparisons to compensation packages of job-seekers with similar skills and...

Salary requests from HR

Responding to requests for salary requirements and/ or histories  Strategies and Suggestions   You’ve found the ideal position for an excellent company, but either the job posting or your contact from Human Resources has asked you to forward your salary requirement...

Evaluating your job offer

Evaluating your job offer  Congratulations! Let’s say after several months, much preparation and hard work you have received a job offer. You’ve invested a lot of time and effort to get to this point and now it is time to evaluate the position and company. This is an...

Salary Negotiation Techniques

Salary Negotiation Techniques  Delay salary and benefit negotiations for as long as possible in the interview process. You’ll have the greatest negotiation leverage between the time the employer makes the original offer and the time you accept the final offer. Don’t...