Recent Grad and Business Dev. Associate Lands Analyst Position (PATHWAYS)

Recent Grad and Business Dev. Associate Lands Analyst Position (PATHWAYS)Recent Grad and Business Dev. Associate Lands Analyst Position (PATHWAYS)Recent Grad and Business Dev. Associate Lands Analyst Position (PATHWAYS) Dear Kathryn, I am writing to let you know what a wonderful asset Lex Levin is to your firm. Lex guided me through my resume and interview preparation for an analyst role at GAO. With Lexs help, I landed the job with GAO as an analyst. An analyst welches my target position, and Lex knew that was that job I was aiming for. And with his support, we nailed it As a non-fed, non-vet, extreme career changer from the private sector, I would say that I achieved something nothing less than a miracle thanks to Lex. As result, I have a career in public service, which is such an honor, and an entirely new career in one of the most exciting fields in Washington, DC. I am very proud of the work that we did together, and Lex should be recognized for his expertise and full commitment to his clients. I cannot commend him enoughDate Hired January 2014Jobseeker Type PI to Fed (Career Changer)Previous Job Title Business Development Associate (Private Sector), $40,000Target Job Title Analyst, $52,897.Result Hired and started new job February 2014Writer/Coach Lex LevinStrategy/Process Worked closely with career-changer client from the private sector with no prior Federal experience. Consulted with client on USAJOBS, how to read Federal job announcements, and how to prepare a Federal job application. Created a strong Federal resume and cover letter for clients chosen job target, and prepared client for the interview. Client was hired by the GAO as an Analyst through the Student Pathways Recent Graduates program.

5 Key Elements of a Successful Project

5 Key Elements of a Successful Project5 Key Elements of a Successful ProjectGovernment organizations undertake projects when some aspect of carrying out the peoples work needs to change. According to the Project Management Institute, a project is a temporary group activity designed to produce a unique product, service or result. When a project changes how an organization does geschftlicher umgang, the projects end products are incorporated into daily work and therefore improve the organizations work in perpetuity.It may sound easy, but it is not. Change is difficult, and projects can run off the rails very easily. Every day brings about challenges that threaten a projects progress and eventual success. To combat this peril, projects need certain vital elements. With the following items in place, a project has a high chance of success. 01A Committed Project SponsorThe project sponsor is the high-level person in the organization who has ownership of the project. A committed project spo nsor expects the project to succeed and does whatever he or she can do to ensure that success comes to fruition.A project sponsor has four primary responsibilities related to the project. First, the sponsor champions the project. He or she cheers on the project gruppe publicly and privately. Second, the sponsor supports the project manager. When a project manager needs obstacles removed, he or she calls on the sponsor for assistance because the sponsor has the organizational clout to make things happen. Third, the sponsor aligns resources by providing them directly or working with other high-level people to get resources. When the sponsor is a strong champion for a project, the sponsors peers are more likely to contribute significant resources. Fourth, the sponsor facilitates decision making. When the project team bogs down, the sponsor can broker the decision or flat out make the decision.The sponsor stays informed through constant communication with the project manager. The two wo rk together to determine when the sponsor needs to step in and more forcefully exercise the sponsors responsibilities in support of the project manager. For example, a project manager could have trouble obtaining information from the organizations finance department. The project sponsor can approach the chief financial officer about the situation and ask that the task of getting the information is prioritized above competing tasks.02Clear Goals and ScopeBefore work on a project is done or even planned, the project sponsor must articulate the goals and scope of the project. The goals are the big things the project is supposed to accomplish. Take a software enhancement project, for instance. A human resources department uses a well known customizable business software to manage payroll. The organization wants to add a module for learning management. The goals of the project are to customize the learning management software to the organizations business needs and to integrate it with t he existing payroll system.The scope defines the parahonigweiners of the project. Continuing with thesoftware project example this projects scope is limited to bringing on the learning management system and integrating it with the payroll system. Many times, it is helpful to identify things that are out of scope to understand what is in scope. For this project, adding other modules is out of scope. The accounting department cannot come to the project manager and ask for billing, accounts receivable or accounts payable modules.Adding a module once the project has been defined allows scope creep. Good project sponsors and project managers guard against scope creep and are very reluctant to add scope mid-project. Increasing a projects scope increases the projects need for resources like time and money. Additionally, working on the additional scope puts the quality of work products at risk.03A Good Project ManagerA project manager plans work and organize resources to get a project done. This person is the link between the project sponsor who sets the vision and the project team who accomplishes it. As appropriate and in timely ways, the project manager brings in stakeholders to offer input.Project managers usually have the following traits that help them move the project alongProject managers are planners. They think about the sequence of work and know what needs to happen after the team completes the task at hand. They make good plans but also know when to be flexible and to divert from a plan.Project managers are trustworthy. With their success depending upon the work of others, project managers need people to trust their good intent and competence. Trust is particularly important in the relationship between the project manager and project sponsor.Project managers tend to be extroverted because the vast majority of their work involves communicating.They hold people accountable to their commitments. Here is an example. A project team members supervisor told the p roject manager that the team member could dedicate four hours a week to the project. This team member has missed two weekly meetings in a row and has made no progress on his assigned tasks in the work breakdown structure. After the first missed meeting, the project manager met with the team member to discuss the absence and missed deadlines. The team member said he had more pressing priorities. The project manager suspected this was not true, so after the second missed meeting, the project manager met with the team members supervisor. The supervisor told the project manager she would make sure the team members behavior would turn around.04Engaged StakeholdersStakeholders on a project are people who have a vested interest in the projects success but are not members of the project team. They do not think about the project on a daily basis like the project manager or project team members do, but they want to be in the loop on critical decisions and overall progress toward the projects goals.Stakeholders have their motivations for staying abreast of project activities, but it is the project managers responsibility to bring them into the fold in ways that advance work toward the projects goals. In many cases, doing this involves a delicate balance between getting too much input and getting too little input. Stakeholders cannot weigh in on every decision. That would bog down the project and make every decision a fight. Conversely, stakeholders cannot be shut out because a significant aspect of almost every project is satisfying stakeholders.05Dedicated Project Team MembersProject team members accomplish the work of the project. Many times, project team members are assigned to a project on top of their regular duties meaning there is no reduction in other work to compensate for the additional work brought on by the project. Project managers can help team members negotiate with their supervisors on this issue, but the project manager has no control over the responsibi lities project team members have outside the project.Team members dedication to the project is very valuable. Without dedication, deadlines slip, and work products are not of good quality. Dedicated team members are motivated to accomplish the projects goals on time, within budget and up to quality expectations.

Fun Ways You Can Celebrate Halloween at Work

Fun Ways You Can Celebrate Halloween at WorkFun Ways You Can Celebrate Halloween at WorkTraditions are just as important in companies, as they are in families. And, Halloween is one of the best holiday traditions to establish and to celebrate at work. Halloween is now the second most popular holiday, second only to Christmas, and its very popular with employees. Celebrating Halloween at work appeals to the child in everyone and helps create a motivational, teamwork-oriented work culture. Plus, Halloween isnt connected to any parteicular religion so diverse employees are rarely offended. As with any event that is not part of the day-to-day work agenda, participation in any Halloween festivity should be voluntary. No employee should ever feel pressured to celebrate a holiday that requires you to dress up in a costume. And, even if employees dont dress up, you need to honor the diverse needs and values of all of your employees. How to Prepare to Celebrate Halloween at Work As with a ny employee event, you want to form a small, cross-functional committee to plan and execute Halloween activities. Alternatively, you can form an employee events team whose membership changes every year so that you involve a mix of interested employees to plan your celebration. Rather than leaving all of the organizational event planning in the hands of Human Resources, try rotating primary responsibility for holidays from one department to another. Or, one employee to another. That way, no one feels burdened, and everyone (eventually) gets to take part in the planning. This rotation also allows for team building and leadership development across the company, since planning and executing holiday celebrations build organizational and managerial skills. Additionally, when different departments take ownership of various holidays, fresh ideas are generated. The tradition of the celebration is important, but new activities, along with the tried and true ones, are always welcome. Celebr ation Ideas for Halloween at Work These ideas will spark your creative thinking and open up the world of possibilities for celebrating your own unique Halloween at work celebration. Costume festivitt or Parade No Halloween celebration is complete without the opportunity for staff members to wear costumes. You can keep the event simple and encourage people to just wear their costume to work for the day. You can also pick a theme - like Woodstock, famous movie stars, or fairy tales. Make it a point to pick a new theme each year. Staff voting for their favorite costume is often a popularity contest. So, to avoid holding a popularity contest, have multiple categories of awards. Give out awards for the best costume, the funniest costume, the most sophisticated costume, the costume that took the most work to make, the scariest costume, and the most creative costume. Advertise the award categories in advance and provide a small gift to the winners such as a gift certificate to a local re tailer. Halloween Breakfast Cider and doughnuts are a popular Halloween breakfast treat. So are pumpkin and apple bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin coffee cake, or pumpkin and apple muffins. For healthy eating choices, have assorted fruits available. Make sure you have employees gathered together in one place, rather than everyone retreating with their breakfast to their amtsstube or cubicle. Halloween Luncheon Organize a pizza or sandwich wraps or subs Halloween luncheon with an orange-colored punch and black paper plates and napkins. If possible, hold the lunch celebration for a three-hour period so staff can stagger their time. And, be sure to have appropriate (i.e., eerie) music playing. Halloween Decorations Offer prizes for best and most festively decorated work area. Enhance the team building aspects of this competition by encouraging groups of people to work together to decorate their shared work area. Or, have teams pick a specific office location (e.g., lobby, conference room, b reak room) and each team decorates their area. Pumpkin Carving Contests Start at around 4 p.m. so staff can bring their children in for the pumpkin carving contest. Parents can bring their older children to help out and their younger children can watch, turning it into a family adventure. Trick or Treating (Without the Tricking) Not just for children, you can encourage all employees to bring treats to share and employees can go cubicle to cubicle or door to door trick or treating. Provide each employee with a Halloween trick or treat bag for added fun. Budget allowing you can have the company logo imprinted on the bags. Because trick or treating is predominately for children, you can hold a costume party for the children of all staff members - a great way for families to rentenpapier with each other. To appeal to the philanthropic hearts of your employees, a form of employee team building and staff motivation that is growing in popularity with the next generations of employees, inv ite children with special needs to trick or treat, too. Schedule Philanthropic Activities for Volunteers Use your imagination to find events, activities, and those in need in your community and lend your assistance. Company employees can visit senior care centers in full costume and pass out treats. Or, they can visit a pediatric care department at a local hospital or a homeless shelter. Clothing and food collection drives for local churches, charities, and food banks are more good options. Bobbing for Apples and Other Games Bobbing for apples is an age-old Halloween tradition that many employees will decide to skip (its messy), but is fun for those who are more adventurous or unworried about messing up hair, makeup, and clothing. There are also a lot of ?team building games and activities that you can orchestrate - all in the guise of a Halloween celebration.

Vet Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Cover Letter

Vet Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Cover LetterVet Pharmaceutical Sales Rep Cover LetterVeterinary pharmaceutical representatives should carefully craft their cover letters to highlight their ausverkauf skills and knowledge of the animal health industry. It is important to tailor each cover letter to the specific job offered, whether an applicant has significant experience in the field or is seeking their first full time position. Example Cover Letter Experienced Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Rep March 25, 2015Mr. James AndersonSales DirectorAlpha Animal Health123 West High StreetAnytown, GA 12345Dear Mr. Anderson, I recently saw Alpha Animal Healths advertisement for a veterinary pharmaceutical sale representative position in Pharma World, and I would like to submit my resume for consideration. My extensive background in the animal health industry and strong record of improving product sale would make me a valuable addition to the Alpha sale team. I have been a sales representative with Mercury Veterinary Health for the past three years, generating new sales and servicing established accounts in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. During this time I was responsible for $1.65 million in new product sales to small animal veterinarians. My territory has consistently posted strong sales for Mercury, growing by an average of 20 percent each year. Prior to my career at Mercury I earned a B.S. in Animal Science with a double major in Marketing from State University. After graduation I spent two years selling veterinary medical devices and surgical equipment for Veterinary Pro Limited, where I opened 72 new accounts in my first year, a freshman sales record for the company. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you, and I have included my resume and references for your review. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to speak with you soon. Sincerely, (SIGNATURE) Simon Smith100 West Cross StreetAnytown, GA 12345(123) 456-7890samanthasmithgma il.com Example Cover Letter New Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Rep March 25, 2015Ms. Erin HartwellHiring ManagerMartin Animal Health Inc.678 Main StreetAnytown, KY 12345Dear Ms. Hartwell, I saw your advertisement for an Equine Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Representative position in this weeks edition of Vet Pharma America, and I would like to submit my resume for consideration. As a licensed equine veterinary technician I am very familiar with equine health concerns and the products used by equine veterinarians. I feel that my extensive equine experience and technical skills would make me a valuable addition to the team at Martin Animal Health. As a student at State University I earned a B.S. in Animal Science with a minor in Marketing, maintaining a strong 3.85 grade point average throughout this rigorous course of study. The program at State University also afforded me the opportunity to participate in a sales internship with a major livestock feed sales company during my senior year. After graduation I completed veterinary technician training at Newtown College and started my career in the animal health field at the world renowned Lexington Equine Hospital. While I have not yet sold veterinary pharmaceuticals, I have six years of practical equine experience and many contacts in the industry. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you in person at your convenience, and I have included my resume for review. Thank you for your consideration and I hope to speak with you soon. Sincerely, (SIGNATURE) Anna Jacobson123 East High Street, Apt. 1AAnytown, KY 12345(123) 456-7890annajacobsongmail.com General Tips 1. Be sure to tailor your cover letter based on the specific job you are applying for. Dont forget to change the name of the addressee, the date, and where you saw their job posting. There is nothing worse than sending a cover letter to one company that was clearly first written as part of an application to a compe ting company. 2. Keep your cover letter to one page. Use muster fonts and paper in neutral colors. You want your cover letter to look clear, concise, and professional. Attempts to make your letter stand out (such as using brightly colored paper) are usually seen in a negative light. 3. If the position listing mentions specific skills, be sure to point out that you have those skills. If you dont have sales experience, try to offset that by mentioning significant animal experience in other fields. If you have sales experience in retail or product sales, be sure to mention that as well. Transferrable skills are important when you are seeking to enter a new field. 4. Highlight special skills, training, certifications, or licenses if you have them. New graduates may place extra emphasis on their education, participation in college clubs, and awards.

Understanding The Family Leave Options for New Dads

Understanding The Family Leave Options for New DadsUnderstanding The Family Leave Options for New DadsFifty years ago, family leave (or paternity leave) was a foreign concept. Why would a father need to take time off after his baby was born when new mothers stayed home? And dont even think about two fathers raising a child as a couple, back in the 1950s. Now we are seeing laws passed that support our modern times. Heres what you need to know. Family Leave Isnt All About New Moms Now There are many different people, other than new moms, that can benefit from family leave. New fathers in at least three stateshave access to partially paid family leave and some progressive employers offer two weeks or more of fully paid family leave. The growing number of same-sex couples raising families and single individuals adopting means you can not assume that every child has both a mother and a father so these family leave policies will deckblatt them, too. Also, some people have elderly paren ts they need to care for of and family leave is desperately needed to handle that responsibility. Find Out If Youre Eligible for Paid Family Leave In the U.S., some new fathers will have access to paid family leave by may be unaware of it or afraid to take it . Its worth exploring whether your employer provides such a perk since not every employee will be up-to-date on their package of benefits. Moreover, some of your new father colleagues who are eligible for paid family leave may decline to take it, whether for fear of setting back their careers or of the challenge of caring for an infant 24/7. So your first stop should be your employee manual. Read it cover to cover and make sure you understand the options available. You might also ask your human resources contact to help explain theirpackage of family benefitssince sometimes parental leave falls under short-term disability or medical leave. Look at what other new fathers have done, although dont feel you have to follow their lea d. If youre a resident of California, New Jersey or Rhode Island, youre in luck when it comes to family leave. In California, you have a paid family leave law and an unpaid one. The paid family leave workers who contribute to the state disability fund may take up to six weeks of leave in a year, with 55 percent of their pay up to a threshold, in buchung to care for a new baby, among other reasons. In New Jersey, new fathers can replace 66 percent of their income for six weeks, according to the National Center for Children in Poverty. The Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance Program offers 4 weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or fostering of a new child or to care for a family member with a serious health condition. If youre curious if your state is working on a paid/unpaid family leave law you can check out NCSLs State Family and Medical Leave Laws. Investigate Other Paid Leave Options If youre like the majority of expectant fathers in the U.S., theres no paid fa mily leave available to you. But dont despair. The next step is to look at your accrued paid sick leave, vacation time and personal days. You may be able to use this time off to bond with a new baby. (Thats if you do have paid time off, in the first place.) One important consideration is whether to take family leave and maternity leave at the same time, so the new family can enjoy those precious first weeks together. Or perhaps youd prefer to take as much maternity leave as possible, and only after that has expired, to take family leave. The plus of that arrangement is the savings on child care expenses. Just as when you plan maternity leave, you must crunch the numbers with family leave to decide whether the amount of pay will work for your family. Its important to be realistic about how much time off you can affordto take without digging your family into a financial hole. Your Options for Taking Unpaid Family Leave If youre one of the millions of workers in America without any paid leave, whether for illness or vacation, there may be no choice but to take unpaid leave. Perhaps youve been saving up for the birth of your child, and you can dip into your savings to take a few days, or even a few weeks, without pay in order to care for your child and spouse. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, your employer must give you unpaid leave to care for a newborn or ill family member. Not all employers are covered by FMLA, so check the specifics before barging into the HR office demanding your time off. Again, youll want to consider whether to take unpaid family leave right after childbirth when the new mom is most in need of support and care. Or whether youll stack maternity and family leave right after each other, to maximize babys time with a parent. A key factor may be whether friends or family members are available to help in the immediate postpartum stage. No matter what your decision, enjoy your new family The role of afather may feel new, but its one tha t only you can play. Pretty soon, youll forget what life was like before the baby arrived. Updated byElizabeth McGrory

Heres What I Know About Customer Service Representative Resume

Heres What I Know About Customer tafelgeschirr Representative Resume Bellow, youll locate the resume sample and also some ideas and advice for the work einstellungsgesprch. If you receive the interview whatsoever. If youve lost your job, you should earn a work search program. The job is likewise very rewarding if done properly, but nevertheless, it may also be very stressful. Communication is necessary for any customer service representative. Customer Service Representatives can be liable for a number of tasks depending on the company they work for. Telephone Service representatives are in lots of teleservice centers across the nation and handle the public only by telephone. Gathering customer data is an essential part of customer support. Customer opinion surveys and reviews are two excellent methods to collect details about the way in which the organization is perceived. You just cant fail with doing the research Positive and negative feedback from customers is beneficial in improving the standard of goods and services provided. The 30-Second Trick for Customer Service Representative Resume You also want to produce a cover letter thats easy and professional, without fancy particulars or fonts. Its especially useful for displaying your skills if youve acted as a supervisor previously. An energetic and quick learner whos committed to excellent customer services. Some customer service resume samples are offered online, and they can have the ability to offer additional helpful tips regarding inclusions, but they might not always have the most optimum structure. Get the exklusivbericht on Customer Service Representative Resume Before Youre Too Late If a customer is attempting to maximize a coupon or discount, struggling to earn a return or they have a large product malfunction, my goal is to give them choices. Customer service emphasizes the happiness and satisfaction of current and possible clients, but every individual you encounter on the work likely has unique requirements or a different idea of succeeding. Contrary to what most people think, giving great customer service doesnt require being an enthusiastic people-person, although it does help. A well-crafted customer service cover letter needs to be tailored to the work description for the particular employer youre attempting to impress. List up to 10 and select the ones which youre great at. As soon as it is achievable, it is going to take a lot of dedication and sacrifice, and a lot of help too. Hence, next time when you try to find work or seek to modify your occupation, make an inventory of all you know and whatever you can do. The ones it is possible to see in the original job posting. Some are just a matter of offering people with an exceptional experience. Keep in mind that folks differ, and not everybody wants the very saatkorn thing in the exact same situation, so for your empathy to work, you will need to maintain an open mind and carefully observe othe rs signals. Include a number of the techniques you have dealt with difficult customers before. Building relationships with customers is an established method to cultivate a business into a trustworthy brand. What You Need to Know About Customer Service Representative Resume The customer service job description provides you a fantastic grasp of the tasks, responsibilities and techniques involved with customer service work. To assist you get started writing your very own expert document, we gathered a number of the very best customer service resume samples out there. Generally, a customer service job involves working with the general public in some manner by offering useful info and resolving service-related difficulties. A premium quality sample customer service resume will incorporate numerous suitable key terms and phrases that could include things like phrases like customer satisfaction, customer retention, processes or efficiency, based on the particular job. Our call cent er representative resume sample can explain how to generate your credentials stick out. When you have produced a csr position description, look at our customer service representative interview questions. Its critical to be certain the interviewer knows you are going to be a team player. So If you wish to be sure that you make a fantastic impression, go for the chronological resume format. A timeless mistake for candidates is to provide the recruiter the impression they just need work and not thisjob. 1 thing youll see on the ideal customer service resume samples is quantitative info.

What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You

What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes mora Money Than You Search What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes mora Money Than You Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailDont Freak Out After Discovering a Coworker Brings Home a Bigger PaycheckMaintain the Proper Perspective For the most part, you and your colleagues get along fairly well. As a team, youre pretty much in sync, with each member pulling his or her weight. That is, with the exception of one team member, who does the least amount of work possible. Ironically, you discovered the saatkorn colleague also makes the saatkorn amount of money as you. Its understandable to get upset, but if you truly want to fix the situation theres a right and wrong way to go about it. Heres what to do when your colleague earns the saatkorn as youand does less. Remain Calm Take Stock While your first reaction might be to flip out, its best to take a practical approach to the situation. Are the two of you in the exa ct saatkorn job with matching job responsibilities? Do you have the same education level? Perhaps your coworker has a higher degree, extra certification, or mora years of experience. These things matter and even though you might elendlage want to hear it, could be the (very good) reason youre getting paid less. After all, you cant complain to your boss that your colleague deserves a demotion and a reduced salary.Do Your Research Your first thought was probably to ask for a raise. Understandable. But make sure you go in armed with the right information. Did you negotiate salary when you were hired? If you didnt and your coworker did, its no wonder he/she makes mora money. But before you go in and try to remedy that, do some research. Head toSalary.coms free Salary Wizardand figure out what the median salary is for your job in your specific location. And if you want an even mora precise salary sortiment as well as other helpful negotiation tools, consider buying aPersonal Salary R eport. After all, you might find out youre already paid fair market value for your experience and education level. But either way, you should have a target and a plan before you go in for the negotiation. Ask for a Raise the Right Way Schedule a meeting with your boss to see if you can get a raise. Even a minimal raise will make you feel better, since (hopefully) youll be out-earning your lazy colleague. But under no circumstances should you base the raise request on the fact that you pull mora weight than your colleague. That can actually backfire, causing your raise to be outright denied.Instead, be smart about your request by making it all about you. Show through examples how you have helped the company. Maybe you were instrumental in implementing a new program that boosted productivity within your department and also saved the company money as well. Showcasing the great work youve done can help you get bedrngnislage only a raise, but some much-needed respect from your boss, too.Be Ready With Alternatives to Salary As much as your boss might want to give you a raise, it may not be in the budget to do so. So be prepared with a list of other workplace perks that would make you happy in lieu of cold hard cash. You can ask to take classes (on the companys tab) that can help advance your education. Or you might want to ask for a flexible schedule that will allow you to work at home part-time. elend having to commute into the office every day will not only save you time and money, but can also give you greater work-life balance. And that, as they say, is priceless.This content is brought to you by FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities offering work flexibility, such astelecommuting, freelance, part-time and work from home jobs.For mora career advice and job search tips, visit theFlexJobs blog. Let Salary.com Help You It can sting when a coworker does less than you but earns the same salary. Its up to you, though, to handle yourself professionally. That way, you can vermgenly increase your earning befhigung (and score some workplace perks) while still enjoying your work, too.Salary.comcan help you get paid fairly what you do. The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and mora to find out an appropriate salary sortiment before you negotiate. Good luck. How much are you worth? Personal Salary Report Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content The Case of the Online Criminal Justice Degree Can They Ask That? Illegal Interview Topics 3 Tips to Give a Poor Performance Review From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes mora Money Than YouWhat to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes mora Money Than You Search What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailDont Freak Out After Discovering a Coworker Brings Home a Bigger PaycheckMaintain the Proper Perspective For the most part, you and your colleagues get along fairly well. As a team, youre pretty much in sync, with each member pulling his or her weight. That is, with the exception of one team member, who does the least amount of work possible. Ironically, you discovered the same colleague also makes the same amount of money as you. Its understandable to get upset, but if you truly want to fix the situation theres a right and wrong way to go about it. Heres what to do when your colleague earns the same as youand does less. Remain Calm Take Stock While your first reaction might be to flip out, its best to take a practical approach to the situat ion. Are the two of you in the exact same job with matching job responsibilities? Do you have the same education level? Perhaps your coworker has a higher degree, extra certification, or mora years of experience. These things matter and even though you might not want to hear it, could be the (very good) reason youre getting paid less. After all, you cant complain to your boss that your colleague deserves a demotion and a reduced salary.Do Your Research Your first thought was probably to ask for a raise. Understandable. But make sure you go in armed with the right information. Did you negotiate salary when you were hired? If you didnt and your coworker did, its no wonder he/she makes mora money. But before you go in and try to remedy that, do some research. Head toSalary.coms free Salary Wizardand figure out what the median salary is for your job in your specific location. And if you want an even more precise salary sortiment as well as other helpful negotiation tools, consider b uying aPersonal Salary Report. After all, you might find out youre already paid fair market value for your experience and education level. But either way, you should have a target and a plan before you go in for the negotiation. Ask for a Raise the Right Way Schedule a meeting with your boss to see if you can get a raise. Even a minimal raise will make you feel better, since (hopefully) youll be out-earning your lazy colleague. But under no circumstances should you base the raise request on the fact that you pull more weight than your colleague. That can actually backfire, causing your raise to be outright denied.Instead, be smart about your request by making it all about you. Show through examples how you have helped the company. Maybe you were instrumental in implementing a new program that boosted productivity within your department and also saved the company money as well. Showcasing the great work youve done can help you get not only a raise, but some much-needed respect fr om your boss, too.Be Ready With Alternatives to Salary As much as your boss might want to give you a raise, it may not be in the budget to do so. So be prepared with a list of other workplace perks that would make you happy in lieu of cold hard cash. You can ask to take classes (on the companys tab) that can help advance your education. Or you might want to ask for a flexible schedule that will allow you to work at home part-time. bedrngnis having to commute into the office every day will not only save you time and money, but can also give you greater work-life balance. And that, as they say, is priceless.This content is brought to you by FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities offering work flexibility, such astelecommuting, freelance, part-time and work from home jobs.For more career advice and job search tips, visit theFlexJobs blog. Let Salary.com Help You It can sting when a coworker does less than you but earns the same salar y. Its up to you, though, to handle yourself professionally. That way, you can tauglichkeitly increase your earning profil (and score some workplace perks) while still enjoying your work, too.Salary.comcan help you get paid fairly what you do. The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary sortiment before you negotiate. Good luck. How much are you worth? Personal Salary Report Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content The Case of the Online Criminal Justice Degree Can They Ask That? Illegal Interview Topics 3 Tips to Give a Poor Performance Review From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than YouWhat to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Search What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailDont Freak Out After Discovering a Coworker Brings Home a Bigger PaycheckMaintain the Proper Perspective For the most part, you and your colleagues get along fairly well. As a team, youre pretty much in sync, with each member pulling his or her weight. That is, with the exception of one team member, who does the least amount of work possible. Ironically, you discovered the same colleague also makes the same amount of money as you. Its understandable to get upset, but if you truly want to fix the situation theres a right and wrong way to go about it. Heres what to do when your colleague earns the same as youand does less. Remain Calm Take Stock While your first reaction might be to flip out, its best to take a practical ap proach to the situation. Are the two of you in the exact same job with matching job responsibilities? Do you have the same education level? Perhaps your coworker has a higher degree, extra certification, or more years of experience. These things matter and even though you might not want to hear it, could be the (very good) reason youre getting paid less. After all, you cant complain to your boss that your colleague deserves a demotion and a reduced salary.Do Your Research Your first thought was probably to ask for a raise. Understandable. But make sure you go in armed with the right information. Did you negotiate salary when you were hired? If you didnt and your coworker did, its no wonder he/she makes more money. But before you go in and try to remedy that, do some research. Head toSalary.coms free Salary Wizardand figure out what the median salary is for your job in your specific location. And if you want an even more precise salary range as well as other helpful negotiation t ools, consider buying aPersonal Salary Report. After all, you might find out youre already paid fair market value for your experience and education level. But either way, you should have a target and a plan before you go in for the negotiation. Ask for a Raise the Right Way Schedule a meeting with your boss to see if you can get a raise. Even a minimal raise will make you feel better, since (hopefully) youll be out-earning your lazy colleague. But under no circumstances should you base the raise request on the fact that you pull more weight than your colleague. That can actually backfire, causing your raise to be outright denied.Instead, be smart about your request by making it all about you. Show through examples how you have helped the company. Maybe you were instrumental in implementing a new program that boosted productivity within your department and also saved the company money as well. Showcasing the great work youve done can help you get not only a raise, but some much-n eeded respect from your boss, too.Be Ready With Alternatives to Salary As much as your boss might want to give you a raise, it may not be in the budget to do so. So be prepared with a list of other workplace perks that would make you happy in lieu of cold hard cash. You can ask to take classes (on the companys tab) that can help advance your education. Or you might want to ask for a flexible schedule that will allow you to work at home part-time. notlage having to commute into the office every day will not only save you time and money, but can also give you greater work-life balance. And that, as they say, is priceless.This content is brought to you by FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities offering work flexibility, such astelecommuting, freelance, part-time and work from home jobs.For more career advice and job search tips, visit theFlexJobs blog. Let Salary.com Help You It can sting when a coworker does less than you but earns the same salary. Its up to you, though, to handle yourself professionally. That way, you can potentially increase your earning potential (and score some workplace perks) while still enjoying your work, too.Salary.comcan help you get paid fairly what you do. The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate. Good luck. How much are you worth? Personal Salary Report Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content The Case of the Online Criminal Justice Degree Can They Ask That? Illegal Interview Topics 3 Tips to Give a Poor Performance Review From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiat ion What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than YouWhat to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Search What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailDont Freak Out After Discovering a Coworker Brings Home a Bigger PaycheckMaintain the Proper Perspective For the most part, you and your colleagues get along fairly well. As a team, youre pretty much in sync, with each member pulling his or her weight. That is, with the exception of one team member, who does the least amount of work possible. Ironically, you discovered the same colleague also makes the same amount of money as you. Its understandable to get upset, but if you truly want to fix the situation theres a right and wrong way to go about it. Heres what to do when your colleague earns the same as youand does less. Remain Calm Take Stock While your first reaction might be to flip out, its best to take a pr actical approach to the situation. Are the two of you in the exact same job with matching job responsibilities? Do you have the same education level? Perhaps your coworker has a higher degree, extra certification, or more years of experience. These things matter and even though you might not want to hear it, could be the (very good) reason youre getting paid less. After all, you cant complain to your boss that your colleague deserves a demotion and a reduced salary.Do Your Research Your first thought was probably to ask for a raise. Understandable. But make sure you go in armed with the right information. Did you negotiate salary when you were hired? If you didnt and your coworker did, its no wonder he/she makes more money. But before you go in and try to remedy that, do some research. Head toSalary.coms free Salary Wizardand figure out what the median salary is for your job in your specific location. And if you want an even more precise salary range as well as other helpful neg otiation tools, consider buying aPersonal Salary Report. After all, you might find out youre already paid fair market value for your experience and education level. But either way, you should have a target and a plan before you go in for the negotiation. Ask for a Raise the Right Way Schedule a meeting with your boss to see if you can get a raise. Even a minimal raise will make you feel better, since (hopefully) youll be out-earning your lazy colleague. But under no circumstances should you base the raise request on the fact that you pull more weight than your colleague. That can actually backfire, causing your raise to be outright denied.Instead, be smart about your request by making it all about you. Show through examples how you have helped the company. Maybe you were instrumental in implementing a new program that boosted productivity within your department and also saved the company money as well. Showcasing the great work youve done can help you get not only a raise, but s ome much-needed respect from your boss, too.Be Ready With Alternatives to Salary As much as your boss might want to give you a raise, it may not be in the budget to do so. So be prepared with a list of other workplace perks that would make you happy in lieu of cold hard cash. You can ask to take classes (on the companys tab) that can help advance your education. Or you might want to ask for a flexible schedule that will allow you to work at home part-time. notlage having to commute into the office every day will not only save you time and money, but can also give you greater work-life balance. And that, as they say, is priceless.This content is brought to you by FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities offering work flexibility, such astelecommuting, freelance, part-time and work from home jobs.For more career advice and job search tips, visit theFlexJobs blog. Let Salary.com Help You It can sting when a coworker does less than you but earns the same salary. Its up to you, though, to handle yourself professionally. That way, you can potentially increase your earning potential (and score some workplace perks) while still enjoying your work, too.Salary.comcan help you get paid fairly what you do. The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate. Good luck. How much are you worth? Personal Salary Report Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content The Case of the Online Criminal Justice Degree Can They Ask That? Illegal Interview Topics 3 Tips to Give a Poor Performance Review From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than YouWhat to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Search What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailDont Freak Out After Discovering a Coworker Brings Home a Bigger PaycheckMaintain the Proper Perspective For the most part, you and your colleagues get along fairly well. As a team, youre pretty much in sync, with each member pulling his or her weight. That is, with the exception of one team member, who does the least amount of work possible. Ironically, you discovered the same colleague also makes the same amount of money as you. Its understandable to get upset, but if you truly want to fix the situation theres a right and wrong way to go about it. Heres what to do when your colleague earns the same as youand does less. Remain Calm Take Stock While your first reaction might be to flip out, its best to take a practical approach to the situation. Are the two of you in the exact same job with matching job responsibilities? Do you have the same education level? Perhaps your coworker has a higher degree, extra certification, or more years of experience. These things matter and even though you might not want to hear it, could be the (very good) reason youre getting paid less. After all, you cant complain to your boss that your colleague deserves a demotion and a reduced salary.Do Your Research Your first thought was probably to ask for a raise. Understandable. But make sure you go in armed with the right information. Did you negotiate salary when you were hired? If you didnt and your coworker did, its no wonder he/she makes more money. But before you go in and try to remedy that, do some research. Head toSalary.coms free Salary Wizardand figure out what the median salary is for your job in your specific location. And if you want an even more precise salary range as well as other h elpful negotiation tools, consider buying aPersonal Salary Report. After all, you might find out youre already paid fair market value for your experience and education level. But either way, you should have a target and a plan before you go in for the negotiation. Ask for a Raise the Right Way Schedule a meeting with your boss to see if you can get a raise. Even a minimal raise will make you feel better, since (hopefully) youll be out-earning your lazy colleague. But under no circumstances should you base the raise request on the fact that you pull more weight than your colleague. That can actually backfire, causing your raise to be outright denied.Instead, be smart about your request by making it all about you. Show through examples how you have helped the company. Maybe you were instrumental in implementing a new program that boosted productivity within your department and also saved the company money as well. Showcasing the great work youve done can help you get not only a ra ise, but some much-needed respect from your boss, too.Be Ready With Alternatives to Salary As much as your boss might want to give you a raise, it may not be in the budget to do so. So be prepared with a list of other workplace perks that would make you happy in lieu of cold hard cash. You can ask to take classes (on the companys tab) that can help advance your education. Or you might want to ask for a flexible schedule that will allow you to work at home part-time. Not having to commute into the office every day will not only save you time and money, but can also give you greater work-life balance. And that, as they say, is priceless.This content is brought to you by FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities offering work flexibility, such astelecommuting, freelance, part-time and work from home jobs.For more career advice and job search tips, visit theFlexJobs blog. Let Salary.com Help You It can sting when a coworker does less tha n you but earns the same salary. Its up to you, though, to handle yourself professionally. That way, you can potentially increase your earning potential (and score some workplace perks) while still enjoying your work, too.Salary.comcan help you get paid fairly what you do. The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate. Good luck. How much are you worth? Personal Salary Report Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content The Case of the Online Criminal Justice Degree Can They Ask That? Illegal Interview Topics 3 Tips to Give a Poor Performance Review From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Ar ticles Negotiation What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than YouWhat to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Search What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailDont Freak Out After Discovering a Coworker Brings Home a Bigger PaycheckMaintain the Proper Perspective For the most part, you and your colleagues get along fairly well. As a team, youre pretty much in sync, with each member pulling his or her weight. That is, with the exception of one team member, who does the least amount of work possible. Ironically, you discovered the same colleague also makes the same amount of money as you. Its understandable to get upset, but if you truly want to fix the situation theres a right and wrong way to go about it. Heres what to do when your colleague earns the same as youand does less. Remain Calm Take Stock While your first reaction might be to flip out, its b est to take a practical approach to the situation. Are the two of you in the exact same job with matching job responsibilities? Do you have the same education level? Perhaps your coworker has a higher degree, extra certification, or more years of experience. These things matter and even though you might not want to hear it, could be the (very good) reason youre getting paid less. After all, you cant complain to your boss that your colleague deserves a demotion and a reduced salary.Do Your Research Your first thought was probably to ask for a raise. Understandable. But make sure you go in armed with the right information. Did you negotiate salary when you were hired? If you didnt and your coworker did, its no wonder he/she makes more money. But before you go in and try to remedy that, do some research. Head toSalary.coms free Salary Wizardand figure out what the median salary is for your job in your specific location. And if you want an even more precise salary range as well as o ther helpful negotiation tools, consider buying aPersonal Salary Report. After all, you might find out youre already paid fair market value for your experience and education level. But either way, you should have a target and a plan before you go in for the negotiation. Ask for a Raise the Right Way Schedule a meeting with your boss to see if you can get a raise. Even a minimal raise will make you feel better, since (hopefully) youll be out-earning your lazy colleague. But under no circumstances should you base the raise request on the fact that you pull more weight than your colleague. That can actually backfire, causing your raise to be outright denied.Instead, be smart about your request by making it all about you. Show through examples how you have helped the company. Maybe you were instrumental in implementing a new program that boosted productivity within your department and also saved the company money as well. Showcasing the great work youve done can help you get not onl y a raise, but some much-needed respect from your boss, too.Be Ready With Alternatives to Salary As much as your boss might want to give you a raise, it may not be in the budget to do so. So be prepared with a list of other workplace perks that would make you happy in lieu of cold hard cash. You can ask to take classes (on the companys tab) that can help advance your education. Or you might want to ask for a flexible schedule that will allow you to work at home part-time. Not having to commute into the office every day will not only save you time and money, but can also give you greater work-life balance. And that, as they say, is priceless.This content is brought to you by FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities offering work flexibility, such astelecommuting, freelance, part-time and work from home jobs.For more career advice and job search tips, visit theFlexJobs blog. Let Salary.com Help You It can sting when a coworker does le ss than you but earns the same salary. Its up to you, though, to handle yourself professionally. That way, you can potentially increase your earning potential (and score some workplace perks) while still enjoying your work, too.Salary.comcan help you get paid fairly what you do. The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate. Good luck. How much are you worth? Personal Salary Report Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content The Case of the Online Criminal Justice Degree Can They Ask That? Illegal Interview Topics 3 Tips to Give a Poor Performance Review From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Ho me Articles Negotiation What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than YouWhat to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Search What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailDont Freak Out After Discovering a Coworker Brings Home a Bigger PaycheckMaintain the Proper Perspective For the most part, you and your colleagues get along fairly well. As a team, youre pretty much in sync, with each member pulling his or her weight. That is, with the exception of one team member, who does the least amount of work possible. Ironically, you discovered the same colleague also makes the same amount of money as you. Its understandable to get upset, but if you truly want to fix the situation theres a right and wrong way to go about it. Heres what to do when your colleague earns the same as youand does less. Remain Calm Take Stock While your first reaction might be to flip out, its best to take a practical approach to the situation. Are the two of you in the exact same job with matching job responsibilities? Do you have the same education level? Perhaps your coworker has a higher degree, extra certification, or more years of experience. These things matter and even though you might not want to hear it, could be the (very good) reason youre getting paid less. After all, you cant complain to your boss that your colleague deserves a demotion and a reduced salary.Do Your Research Your first thought was probably to ask for a raise. Understandable. But make sure you go in armed with the right information. Did you negotiate salary when you were hired? If you didnt and your coworker did, its no wonder he/she makes more money. But before you go in and try to remedy that, do some research. Head toSalary.coms free Salary Wizardand figure out what the median salary is for your job in your specific location. And if you want an even more precise salary range as wel l as other helpful negotiation tools, consider buying aPersonal Salary Report. After all, you might find out youre already paid fair market value for your experience and education level. But either way, you should have a target and a plan before you go in for the negotiation. Ask for a Raise the Right Way Schedule a meeting with your boss to see if you can get a raise. Even a minimal raise will make you feel better, since (hopefully) youll be out-earning your lazy colleague. But under no circumstances should you base the raise request on the fact that you pull more weight than your colleague. That can actually backfire, causing your raise to be outright denied.Instead, be smart about your request by making it all about you. Show through examples how you have helped the company. Maybe you were instrumental in implementing a new program that boosted productivity within your department and also saved the company money as well. Showcasing the great work youve done can help you get n ot only a raise, but some much-needed respect from your boss, too.Be Ready With Alternatives to Salary As much as your boss might want to give you a raise, it may not be in the budget to do so. So be prepared with a list of other workplace perks that would make you happy in lieu of cold hard cash. You can ask to take classes (on the companys tab) that can help advance your education. Or you might want to ask for a flexible schedule that will allow you to work at home part-time. Not having to commute into the office every day will not only save you time and money, but can also give you greater work-life balance. And that, as they say, is priceless.This content is brought to you by FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities offering work flexibility, such astelecommuting, freelance, part-time and work from home jobs.For more career advice and job search tips, visit theFlexJobs blog. Let Salary.com Help You It can sting when a coworker d oes less than you but earns the same salary. Its up to you, though, to handle yourself professionally. That way, you can potentially increase your earning potential (and score some workplace perks) while still enjoying your work, too.Salary.comcan help you get paid fairly what you do. The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate. Good luck. How much are you worth? Personal Salary Report Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content The Case of the Online Criminal Justice Degree Can They Ask That? Illegal Interview Topics 3 Tips to Give a Poor Performance Review From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than YouWhat to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Search What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You Share this articleTwitterLinkedinFacebookemailDont Freak Out After Discovering a Coworker Brings Home a Bigger PaycheckMaintain the Proper Perspective For the most part, you and your colleagues get along fairly well. As a team, youre pretty much in sync, with each member pulling his or her weight. That is, with the exception of one team member, who does the least amount of work possible. Ironically, you discovered the same colleague also makes the same amount of money as you. Its understandable to get upset, but if you truly want to fix the situation theres a right and wrong way to go about it. Heres what to do when your colleague earns the same as youand does less. Remain Calm Take Stock While your first reaction might be to fli p out, its best to take a practical approach to the situation. Are the two of you in the exact same job with matching job responsibilities? Do you have the same education level? Perhaps your coworker has a higher degree, extra certification, or more years of experience. These things matter and even though you might not want to hear it, could be the (very good) reason youre getting paid less. After all, you cant complain to your boss that your colleague deserves a demotion and a reduced salary.Do Your Research Your first thought was probably to ask for a raise. Understandable. But make sure you go in armed with the right information. Did you negotiate salary when you were hired? If you didnt and your coworker did, its no wonder he/she makes more money. But before you go in and try to remedy that, do some research. Head toSalary.coms free Salary Wizardand figure out what the median salary is for your job in your specific location. And if you want an even more precise salary range as well as other helpful negotiation tools, consider buying aPersonal Salary Report. After all, you might find out youre already paid fair market value for your experience and education level. But either way, you should have a target and a plan before you go in for the negotiation. Ask for a Raise the Right Way Schedule a meeting with your boss to see if you can get a raise. Even a minimal raise will make you feel better, since (hopefully) youll be out-earning your lazy colleague. But under no circumstances should you base the raise request on the fact that you pull more weight than your colleague. That can actually backfire, causing your raise to be outright denied.Instead, be smart about your request by making it all about you. Show through examples how you have helped the company. Maybe you were instrumental in implementing a new program that boosted productivity within your department and also saved the company money as well. Showcasing the great work youve done can help you get not only a raise, but some much-needed respect from your boss, too.Be Ready With Alternatives to Salary As much as your boss might want to give you a raise, it may not be in the budget to do so. So be prepared with a list of other workplace perks that would make you happy in lieu of cold hard cash. You can ask to take classes (on the companys tab) that can help advance your education. Or you might want to ask for a flexible schedule that will allow you to work at home part-time. Not having to commute into the office every day will not only save you time and money, but can also give you greater work-life balance. And that, as they say, is priceless.This content is brought to you by FlexJobs, an award-winning service that helps job-seekers find professional opportunities offering work flexibility, such astelecommuting, freelance, part-time and work from home jobs.For more career advice and job search tips, visit theFlexJobs blog. Let Salary.com Help You It can sting when a cowo rker does less than you but earns the same salary. Its up to you, though, to handle yourself professionally. That way, you can potentially increase your earning potential (and score some workplace perks) while still enjoying your work, too.Salary.comcan help you get paid fairly what you do. The first thing you should do is research, so youre able to come to the table armed with the knowledge of what your job is worth. Use our freeSalary Wizardbelow to find out whats a fair salary for your position. You can enter your location, education level, years of experience and more to find out an appropriate salary range before you negotiate. Good luck. How much are you worth? Personal Salary Report Search US Salaries Search Canadian Salaries Browse Job Openings Related Salary.com Content The Case of the Online Criminal Justice Degree Can They Ask That? Illegal Interview Topics 3 Tips to Give a Poor Performance Review From our trusted Partners From our trusted Partners Home Articles Negotiation What to Do When Your Less Qualified Coworker Makes More Money Than You

Boost Your Job Search with a Personal Website

Boost Your Job Search with a Personal WebsiteBoost Your Job Search with a Personal Website0Youve taken the time to write an award-winning resume and cover letter. Your social media profiles are looking snazzy and up to date Youve even prepped your home office (i.e., cleared away all the clutter) should you have a Skype interview with a potential employer from a remote company. In short, you feel you pretty much have this job search thing down pat. But what about a personal website? This is an often forgotten element that could boost your job search success.In todays competitive job market, job seekers need to do anything and everything in order to set themselves apart from the competition, and having a personal website is one of the best ways to do just that. Thing is, having a personal website isnt industry-specific anyone from any career field can (and should) have a site that helps give potential employers a better glimpse into who they are as potential job candidates- and why the y are the ones who should be hired.Here are just a few reasons why you should boost your job search with a personal website1. It helps control the information thats out there about you. Although youve made every effort to ensure that your online presence is squeaky clean, theres always that one party photo thats lurking in every job seekers background that you dont want to come to light. Although there are some things you can do to get rid of black smudges online (i.e., contact the person or company with the bad information/photo/etc.), sometimes theres not much you can do about it. That is, unless you have a personal website. While a website wont wipe your online history clean, it will come up much higher in the search results, providing a potential employer with positive, professional information about you- and hopefully bury any bad info thats lurking about you online.2. It gives an employer an idea of who you really are. Yes, your resume and CV cover all the major aspects of you r career, but theres only so much space on those precious pages to get across who you really are. A personal website gives you all the space you need (and then some) to wax on about your professional accomplishments without worrying about going over the one-page maximum for both a cover letter and resume You can provide more details about your accomplishments and also give each award and accolade the spotlight they deserve. Plus, it also gives you the opportunity to show off some of your personality, too, which can be a hard thing to achieve on a job application.3. It shows that you take you care about your career. A lot. Yes, anybody can click and apply for a position, but not many are going to take the time to whip up a website that looks both professional and polished. By having a personal website, the image you are projecting to hiring managers is that you are a hard worker who is taking the time to invest money and effort into his career- and that dedication can be enticing to a potential employer.4. How to Make it HappenSo lets say youre interested in crafting a personal website, but your background is in banking, not hypertext markup language coding. There are a variety of ways you can get your info online that wont take a ton of time- and wont break the bank, either. You can use sites like WordPress, which will allow you to create a cool website quickly, or use a hosting company (like GoDaddy), which offers customizable templates that can allow you to make your site. Squarespace is another service that allows you to build a website with drag-and-drop pieces. You can also find website building companies to do the work for you.But no matter which route you take to get your personal website off the ground, it should have the following informationA professional headline that welcomes the user.Contact information.An About Me page.Your resume.Samples of your work.Videos and photos of your work.Testimonials.A blog.Being able to boost your job search with a pe rsonal website is a very smart investment in not only your job search, but your career. So take the time to make a website that represents you (both professionally and personally) and keep it up to date, and youll be one step ahead of other job seekers.Want tips straight to your inbox? Sign up for the E-Newsletter You can unsubscribe at any time.Readers, do you have a personal website to boost your job search? What is yours like? Let us know in the comments below

The 25 best cities to move to if you want to be happy

The 25 best cities to move to if you want to be happyThe 25 best cities to move to if you want to be happyWould you be happier if you lived somewhere else?According to a new survey of a half-million people across the nation, those who call Boulder, Colorado home reported being the happiest in the country - based on 15 different categories ranging from physical activity and healthy eating to vacation time and financial stability.The list of the 25 Happiest Places in the United States, produced by National Geographic in connection with author Dan Buettner - whose book Blue Zones of Happinessshares advice from happy people around the globe - and national polling organization Gallup, lays out the top places where you can be surrounded by chipper, cheerful people.Here are the 25 happiest places in the countryBoulder, ColoradoPhoto leistungspunkt Rex Brown via FlickrBolstered by a sense of community, access to nature, sustainable urban development and preservation policies, and perhaps even that clean mountain air, Boulderites overwhelmingly feel active and productive every day, National Geographic concluded. Per capita, more people walk to work in Boulder than in any other city in the U.S. Low rates of smoking and obesity, and high rates of exercise, contribute to the satisfaction locals feel.Looking for an inspiring way to start your day? Sign up forMorning MotivationIts our friendly Facebook ? that will send you a quick note every weekday morning to help you start strong. Sign up here by clicking Get StartedSanta Cruz-WatsonvillePhoto credit Dale Cruse via Flickr.With the nations oldest amusement park and extensive coastal access, Santa Cruz is a paradise for surfers and beach-goers. Its also a short distance from the areas breathtaking redwood forests.Charlottesville, VirginiaCarter Mountain Orchard, Piedmont Monticello, VA. Photo Credit Eli Christman via Flickr.Recent controversial protests notwithstanding, Charlottesville ranked high on the National Geograph ic/Gallup poll in terms of overall happiness - both for its educational outposts of the University of Virginia as well as its access to the picturesque and hike-friendly Blue Ridge Mountains.Fort Collins, ColoradoPhoto credit Ed Ogle via Flickr.Fort Collins has a wealth of natural beauty, including Arapaho national forest, the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, with waterfalls, and abundant hiking, biking and water sport activities. In addition, according to National Geographic, Fort Collins Old Town storefronts inspired the creators of Disneylands Main Street, U.S.A.San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaIrish Hills Reserve. Photo credit Thor Liland Larsen via Flickr.With endless hiking trails, artists studios and outdoor markets - as well as a famous Bubblegum Alley where the walls are covered with, you guessed it, chewed bubblegum - San Luis Obispo is a hub of happiness.San Jose, CaliforniaAlum Rock Park. Photo credit Melissa McMasters via Flickr.The epicenter of Silicon Valley, San Jose fea tures a host of outdoor recreational facilities as well as the legendary Winchester mystery house, wildlife habitats and museums.Provo, UtahAmerican Fork Canyon. Photo credit Don LaVange via Flickr.Provo boasts access to picturesque mountains, waterfalls and ample hiking, as well as museums and dining options.Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, ConnecticutPhoto credit Paul Sableman via Flickr.This metro area is just 40 miles from NYC, has plentiful public transportation, and features the highest concentration of corporations in the nation, according to National Geographic.Barnstable Town, MassachusettsPhoto credit Kevin Rutherford via Flickr.Located on Cape Cod, Barnstable Town is a recreational paradise where residents and visitors can whale watch, boat, golf, check out wildlife sanctuaries and visit museums and historical sites.Anchorage, AlaskaSand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska. Photo credit Paxson Woelber via Flickr.In addition to being one of the happiest cities, Anchorage also was recently named one of the fruchtwein hard working cities in the nation.Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FloridaPhoto credit Roman Boed via Flickr.This coastal town is known as much for its high-end real estate as for its pristine beaches, not to mention its upscale shopping. It also features botanical gardens, zoos and state parks.Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CaliforniaPhoto credit SachinDaluja via FlickrThe coastal town is flanked by the Santa Ynez mountains, features architecture dating back to its former Spanish inhabitants and has a stretch of beaches and quick proximity to a host of California wine tours.Salinas, CaliforniaPhoto credit Alcides Sorto via Flickr.Located just south of the Bay area, Salinas was home to author John Steinbeck and boasts a museum in his honor, along with a number of parks, zoos and gardens.North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FloridaCa dZan, the mansion owned by the Ringling family, in Sarasota, Fla. Photo Credit Walter via Flickr.Honolulu, HawaiiPhoto credit Wilson Hu i via Flickr.Honolulus reputation as a paradise is borne out by its white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, as well as by abundant natural treasures including volcanoes, parks and hiking.Ann Arbor, MichiganPhoto credit Sharon VanderKaay via FlickrAnn Arbor is home to the University of Michigan and a collection of museums, botanical gardens and arboretums.San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA. Photo credit Mrs Airwolfhound via Flickr.The picturesque west coast city - which has been the set of countless movies and TV shows - offers abundant recreational options for those who love the outdoors as well as rich culinary and cultural offerings.Colorado Springs, ColoradoGarden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO. Photo credit Rennett Stowe via Flickr.The stunning natural beauty of Colorado comes through again in Colorado Springs, located at the base of the Rockies and near the glacier-carved Pikes Peak. The town also boasts the Garden of the Gods, a park with red sandstone rock formations.Manchester-Nashua, New HampshireManchester, N.H. Photo credit Pinfante via Flickr.The riverfront town is home to The Currier Museum of Art, which lays claim to original Picasso and Georgia OKeefe works,a Frank Lloyd Wrightdesigned building, and historic sites tracing the towns history as a manufacturing and textile hub.Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CaliforniaCentury Movie Theater in Ventura, CA. Photo credit Joe Wolf via Flickr.This coastal town has beaches for sunning, surfing and windsurfing and an historic main street with churches that dates back to 1809. You can also take an easy day trip to Channel Islands National Park, where wildlife including seals, foxes and birds await along with caves to explore.Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia/VirginiaThe White House. Photo credit John Haslam via Flickr.While its role as the seat of government gets all the attention, the greater Washington D.C.-Virginia area is a walkable city with many hik ing, biking and walking trails and access to nightlife and dining. Locals are surrounded by museums, historical sites and public transportation.Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minnesota/WisconsinWalker Art Center sculpture garden. Photo credit Paul VanDerWerf via Flickr.Home to the Mall of America, the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area also includes a sea life aquarium, football, hockey and cultural hotspots including the Walker Art Center sculpture garden.San Diego-Carlsbad, CaliforniaCarlsbad flower fields. Photo credit Jason Rosenberg via FlickrThe coastal city is home to a collection of surfing beaches,gorgeous flower fields with acres of seasonal wildflowers, and a Legoland California theme park.Portland, MaineCredit Lucy Orloski/FlickrThe port city is a hub of culture, history and natural treasures, from a host of parks and water activities including kayaking and boating to easy access to skiing and beaches.Austin, TexasKatzs caddy. Photo credit Gino via Flickr.R ounding out the list is Austin, where the annual South by Southwest festival has catapulted the southern town into the forefront of music, art, film, food and tech. Homegrown artist and Boyhood writer/director Richard Linklaterhas set up his production shop Detour Filmproduction in town and University of Texas-Austin keeps a steady flow of young students cycling through the city.

The next step for US Womens National Team is equal pay

The next step for US Womens National Team is equal payThe next step for US Womens National Team is equal payThe US Womens National Team got past the small test in winning the World Cup. Now comes the hard parte getting equal pay.Equal pay has been a talking point thats surrounded the womens team for years and continued to circulate throughout the tournament. The US, which won the title Sunday after a 2-0 win against the Netherlands, was serenaded with a loud and powerful equal pay chant shortly after winning their fourth World Cup title, the most in the sport.I think everyone is ready for this conversation to move to the next step, US captain Megan Rapinoe said after Sundays win, according to The Guardian. I think were done with Are we worth it, should we have equal pay, is the market the same? Yada yada.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreEveryones done with that fans are done with that, players are done with that. In a lot of ways, I think sponsors are done with that. Lets get to the next point. Whats next? How do we beistand womens federations and womens programs around the world? What can Fifa do to do that? What can we do to support the leagues around the world? she said, having rocked into the press conference late, exclaiming I just killed doping Before the tournament, the members of the US womens team sued the US Soccer Federation for gender discrimination. They cited wages and working conditions that were not equal to the mens national team, which has won zero World Cups and comes off missing the World Cup in 2018 and a Gold Cup finals loss against Mexico Sunday.At this moment of tremendous pride for America, the sad equation remains all too clear, and Americans wont stand for it anymore. These athletes generate more revenue and garner higher TV ratings but get paid less simply because they are women, Molly Levinson, a spokeswoman for the USWNT player s in their equal pay lawsuit, told CNN. It is time for the Federation to correct this disparity once and for all.On a global scale, there are immeasurable differences between the mens and womens game that expands to different countries. While some like Norway have made strides for equality, the prize money between mens and womens World Cups vary drastically. The mens prize money topped at $400 million in 2018, but for the womens installment this month in France, the players pot was significantly smaller at just $30 million this year.FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who was booed by fans during Sundays final, said last week that FIFA was looking at doubling the womens tournament prize money for 2023.It certainly is not fair, said Rapinoe before the final. We should double it now and use that number to double it or quadruple it for the next time. Thats what I mean when we talk about, Do we feel respected?Rapinoe, who won the Golden Boot award as the tournaments leading scoring, questi oned whether FIFA actually cared enough.If you really care, are you letting the gap grow? Are you scheduling three finals on the same day? No, youre not, Rapinoe said, referring to the Concacaf Gold Cup and Copa America final, all held on Sunday. Are you letting federations have their teams play two games in the four years between each tournament? No, youre not, Rapinoe said. Thats what I mean about the level of care, you need attention and detail and the best minds that we have in the womens game, helping it grow every single day.