Posts Tagged ‘Negotiations’
How to Receive a Fair Salary
It’s time to look for a new job. That could mean you’ve finally earned your degree and been certified, or you’re relocating, or you just don’t see a way to grow in your current job. There are a lot of unknowns inherent to seeking a new job. Where? Why? When? You can never completely know everything there is to know about a company, no matter how thorough you research a position. Some fields are becoming so crowded that you may not have much choice, and the job chooses you. Whatever the case, compensation must be discussed – no one’s favorite task of coming on board a new company.
Read morePhysicians, Don’t Let These Excuses Stop Your Salary Negotiations
Yes! No! Definitely! Definitely not! Maybe. Yes, it’s a definite maybe! Early, late, half-time, never? You first. NEVER you first. When? How? Where? You changed your mind. Paper, email, text, a singing telegram? Get in their face; be demure. NEVER use these words; ALWAYS use these words. Is the market up or down? Wear blue. Wear black. Wear scrubs.
Such are the agonies, uncertainties, and the perseveration of negotiating a salary. You shouldn’t have to suffer so much – you did enough of that during your training. I’m providing some excuses you can use to avoid the discomfort of salary negotiation. Try them on before your interview. You’ll find something. If you don’t find a good fit, don’t worry. The universe never runs out of excuses.
Read morePhysician Job Search: 5 Things I Wish I Had Done Differently
View your first job as a potential life partner and plan accordingly- you want a sense of contentment when you wake up knowing you will spend more time at this position than with your significant other. Viewing your job in this way, it is easy to understand why you must be clear about your likes, and dislikes as well.
Read moreHow Can Physicians Ask For & Get a Raise?
Physicians often find themselves earning a similar income year after year, or even a bit less. Many struggle through this, but years ago a mentor shared a few tactics to improve the playing field. Some of these options may be intuitive, but without directly asking for an increase in compensation, you will be in the same position twelve months from now.
Read moreNegotiating a Salary the Right Way
The salary discussion is often one of the most tedious dilemmas that candidates face during the application process. When it comes to this question, candidates are usually concerned about how to answer, knowing that the wrong response could hurt their […]
Read morePhysician Job Search Tips: Negotiations Go Best with an Offer in Hand
Prior to launching HospitalRecruiting.com, I spent 7 years working for one of the larger physician recruiting firms. During that time, I witnessed many physicians attempting to negotiate contract terms before receiving an offer and a few times before even interviewing […]
Read moreTop Five Ways to Fail at a Job Interview
After a lot of hard work, you set a date for an interview at your dream job. As the date arrives and you head out for the site visit, you’ll finally get your chance to impress your future colleagues. The […]
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