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Discussing Salary When Working Remotely

When you work remotely, email may be the simplest way to request a salary increase. It also gives your manager time to formulate the best response. What Does Your Employer Need to Consider? Most managers don’t make salary increase decisions…

How to Negotiate a Salary Raise

Thinking about asking for a raise? Proper preparation before this crucial conversation can significantly increase your chances of success. In many cultures, talking about money isn’t commonplace. As a result, many of us feel uncomfortable during salary negotiations. How to…

“Higher Education Required” – Now What?

The good news: there are ways to land an interesting job without a higher education degree, even when it’s listed as a requirement. In reality, some hiring managers default to requesting a degree simply because it’s easier than digging into…

Career Conversations: Take the Lead

The role of managers is evolving, and there are specific career conversations they should be having with their employees. Some managers struggle to initiate these discussions with their direct reports. If your boss isn’t discussing your career with you beyond…

Employee Dialogue: How to Build Understanding, Not Walls

Leaders need to start talking — and career conversations with employees should have begun yesterday. This is the only approach that will help companies remain progressive in developing qualified specialists internally during times of crisis and incredibly rapid digital transformation.…

Graduate’s Guide: How to Write a Cover Letter

Why Is a Cover Letter Important? Writing cover letters is challenging for all candidates, regardless of experience level. To capture a hiring manager’s interest, you need to demonstrate both your enthusiasm for the organization and your suitability for the specific…

Crafting a Compelling “About Me” Section

An “About Me” section is a two-to-five paragraph text in your resume, on a personal or professional website, or in a blog that describes who you are and what you do. Potential clients, employers, and other contacts may visit this…