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𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘕𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘺; 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦.” 💼🌟 --Chris Voss, author of the book “Never Split the Difference.” Here’s why it’s crucial: Strategic Earnings Optimization: Each negotiation is an opportunity to elevate your financial standing, setting the stage for future growth. Market Intelligence Empowerment: Armed with industry insights, you navigate negotiations with clarity, ensuring your worth aligns with market standards. Maximize Your Earnings: A well-executed negotiation can significantly impact your lifetime earnings. A few thousand more today can compound over time. Market Value Awareness: Understanding industry standards ensures you’re not shortchanged. Research comparable roles and salaries to gauge your market value. Career Satisfaction: Feeling valued and fairly compensated boosts job satisfaction. It sets a positive tone for your entire employment journey. The Art of Graceful Negotiation:- 𝟭.𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: Research: Understand the salary range for your role, experience, and location. Know Your Value: Reflect on your skills, accomplishments, and unique contributions. Timing Matters:Wait for the Right Moment: Discuss salary after receiving an offer, not during initial interviews. 𝟮.𝗕𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 :- Quantify Your Impact: Highlight specific achievements that demonstrate your value. Benefits Package: Consider perks like health insurance, remote work options, and professional development. 𝟯.𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆:- Positive Language: Use phrases like “I appreciate the offer” and “I’m excited to join.” Avoid Ultimatums: Never say, “Give me this or I walk.” Patience Pays Off: Resist the urge to broach salary discussions prematurely; timing is everything. Gracious Entrée: Initiate negotiations with gratitude, acknowledging the offer's merit before delving into terms. 𝟰.𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆:- Base Salary: Start here. Be realistic but assertive. Perks and Privileges: Uncover opportunities for professional growth, flexible arrangements, and performance incentives. Equity and Stock Options: If applicable, discuss equity or stock grants. 𝟱.𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:- Listen to Their Perspective: Understand their constraints and priorities. Seek Win-Win Solutions: Propose alternatives that benefit both parties. 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 :- Remember, negotiation isn’t adversarial; it’s collaborative. Approach it with confidence, empathy, and a focus on mutual benefit. 🌟negotiation process as a canvas for professional growth, leveraging each interaction to sculpt a career of significance and fulfillment. #CareerSuccess #NegotiationMastery 💼🎯

𝗜𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿? I recently had an interview with a company from Northern Europe. The job description seemed like a good fit for my CV, with a very attractive annual salary. I applied without much hope, as my previous experience in job hunting has been pretty grim. I’ve only been called back by contact centers offering low salaries and demanding workloads, or I’ve been rejected even before the first interview. I had high hopes this time because I’ve heard from older colleagues and friends that, outside of Greece, skills and talent are recognized—and they tell me I have plenty (though my impostor syndrome makes me doubt that). I received an email for a phone interview, which was meant to be a brief exploratory meeting with the company’s HR department. At first, we went through the usual questions, and then we dove into the role requirements and compensation. And here’s where things took a turn. 1. The role is much more multifaceted than I expected, involving cold calls instead of just customer service. I repeatedly asked about leads, but the HR representative gave vague answers about contacting existing or inactive customers. They kept dodging my direct question: "Am I going to be calling people who have already told us they’re not interested?" 2. The salary wasn’t what was stated. For entry-level employees, it would be roughly €2,000 gross per month, plus bonuses. 3. When I asked about my salary considering my previous experience, I was told that because my past jobs were relatively short, they wouldn’t count my experience, and I’d be considered an entry-level agent. This frustrated me because, since graduating from university, I’ve struggled to find a job that offers a good salary, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. I’ve often been praised for my work, but the praise never translated into promotions or higher pay—just more work for the same salary. Do I need to justify my job hopping? Or should companies start asking themselves what they can do to retain talent and prevent employees from leaving at the first sign of a better salary elsewhere? I’d love to hear your thoughts and start a conversation. Any advice from those with more experience than me would be greatly appreciated. P.S. Of course, I looked up the HR person I spoke to, and guess what? They’ve job-hopped quite a bit before settling into their current role.

Switching a Job for Better Salary is not a Crime… Job Switching is not Easy. If you make a Mistake in your Job Search Journey it can Cost your whole Career. Planning a job switch can be exciting, but it also requires careful preparation. 1. Self-Assessment & Analysis 📝 ↪What are your core competencies and skills? ↪Where do you need to improve? ↪What do you want to achieve professionally? ↪Research industry standards for your role and experience level. 2. Update Your Resume 📈 ↪Customize it for each job application, highlighting relevant skills and experiences. ↪Use metrics to showcase your impact (e.g., "Increased sales by 20%"). ↪Start bullet points with powerful verbs like "achieved," "implemented," or "led." ↪Typos and grammatical errors can damage your credibility. 3. Build Your Professional Network 🤯 ↪Reach out to former coworkers on Linkedin. ↪Network with professionals in your field. ↪Participate in relevant linkedin audio events and groups. ↪Ask your current colleagues for referrals, if they have any connections. 4. Prepare for Interviews 📖 ↪Learn about its culture, values, and recent news. ↪Anticipate questions and prepare thoughtful answers. ↪Structure your answers using the Situation, Task, Action, and Result framework. ↪Ask a friend or mentor to conduct a mock interview. 5. Financial Planning 💶 ↪Estimate your monthly expenses and income. ↪Aim for 3-6 months' worth of living expenses. ↪Research salary ranges for your role. ↪Understand the tax implications of switching jobs. 6. Give Notice Professionally 🧠 ↪Avoid giving notice during a busy period. ↪Clearly state your resignation. ↪Show your commitment to a smooth handover. ↪Leave on good terms. 7. Manage Your Current Role 🔥 ↪Focus on urgent and important work. ↪If possible, delegate tasks to colleagues. ↪Maintain a professional demeanor. ↪Keep your eye on the prize. Searching and Applying for Better Jobs is a Fundamental Right of Employees. A successful Job Switch requires careful Planning and Execution 💡 Follow Pranav Gupta For More ✅️

Hello accountants, For the sake of professional integrity and prioritizing your well being, say No to toxic employers. Assume you never met them and quit. Bellow are signs of a toxic employer at interview stage. 1. Mostly they seek a Lady accountant 2. They ask about your tribe and background in terms of experience through adversity and not professional experience. 3. They ask about your husband current Job to know if he is financially stable or not. 4. They ask about if you have a side hustle or part time job. 5. They are concerned about your age. Mostly they prefer under 30yrs. Why they ask these questions? Simply because they know their inhuman nature and they are toxic people. B

Over 20 years of doing this job, I think I'm well placed to make this observation... There are very few 'job hoppers' who do well in this sector. FACT! The vast majority of people who are 'truly' successful stick with a firm for the long haul. Every job regardless of sector has its up and downs. They just ride out the s**t times, and take advantage of the good. They build internal and external 'value'. Too many people give up too easily. A move might see a slight increase in base but every time they make a move, they are taking a step back. Think 'compound interest'. You build and build a network that gets more valuable each year. I truly believe if you are well looked after, valued, well rewarded and work in a decent sector, you should stay. (You will have bad days in any sector). The people I want to chat to are those people who work for t**ts (and there are plenty of those)! Employers who never say "thank you", who simply view you as a number, who are 'hire and fire', who pay terrible comms, where you have to beg for a pay rise... The list goes on! If you have a good boss, hang on to them- they are rare! If you don't, call me and let me help you find one. All conversations are 100% confidential, 07776 130665.

When candidates ask "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?" I always ask them to first think about the most satisfying job they've ever had and why. Very few say the money. That's why it's important to fully understand the non-money factors when comparing offers. Few candidates do. This mistake leads to dissatisfaction, under performance and turnover. Worse, it puts a ceiling on a person's career growth. 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁: 𝗟𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 More: https://hiring.tips/LIIJHS #hiring #negotiating #offers

You have probably been told (and likely internalised) that you CAN’T have it all. I cannot have a leadership position AND have a happy, healthy personal life. I cannot have a career that is about purpose and meaning AND get paid really well for that. I cannot get flexibility / a part-time set-up AND expect meaningful career progression. *** However, there is a serious problem if you buy into this fallacy.  Because you cannot be and give your best when you miss out on the things that are important to you. Your health will likely suffer as the compounded stress of doing 2/3 of the house work on average, plus the emotional load added to a full-time position adds up and negatively impacts your health in very real ways. You will receive less respect and fewer career opportunities if you don’t advocate for career progression or fail to negotiate your salary, since price (ie salary level) and perceived value (ie your work) are closely connected. You will miss out on a lot of money... Let me refer you to the salary calculator on my website where you can do the maths yourself to show you the damage - I'll post the link in the comments. And - fun side fact - your company suffers in a big way too, if you don’t have it all and the frustration makes you leave. Please watch my TEDx talk (link also in comments). *** So, here’s the truth: you absolutely can have it all. In fact: you MUST have it all in order to be and feel your best and do your best work – which is how everybody wins. *** The way to reach this, is to mentally aim high. Start dreaming about what work set up would allow you to do your best work. What do you need and want for you to give the greatest value in return? Then figure out which stakeholders are the decision-makers in your career (hot tip: this often goes well beyond your immediate boss). Then reach out to them and negotiate for those things. If you want help with any part of this process, ping me. I specialise in helping women to navigate and negotiate their careers because I want them to have it all!

Workplace Betrayal is the worst, But it gives us courage to begin. Workplace Betrayal it's a capital by itself. It catalyzes us to be independent. Let me share abit of my story 💪. When I began Mumo Careers Network I was working in a certain company. My fellow workmates knew about my business and they were interested in my services, I openly offered them. Now here was the problem, Anytime I did a CV for a fellow workmate, They miraculously landed a Job and thus leaving the organization on notice😔. It wasn't my fault, I served around 7-10 and almost 5 landed well paying Jobs. I didn't know that I had just began a fight I couldn't win😔. Yes I offered my services by good will but the goodness worked against me. I was subjected to disciplinary to explain why I was doing CVs and making people land Jobs🤣. Like how do you explain that; I couldn't tolerate the humiliation from TLs and I made the toughest decision; To Quit Employment. Yes I didn't have anything apart from that months salary, which after paying my house bills I was left with 3000 and God❤️💪. I can testify that, If I couldn't have been subjected to disciplinary, I would still be earning around 20k every month, But this move catapulted me to heights. I began my company fully and currently I have 2 employees on payroll and around 15 Sales and Marketing Professionals paid on commission basis. Our emails used to be dry by then but currently I was forced to look for people to manage the emails. It's always always a Journey ❤️. Just trust the process! If they betray you, Take the betrayal as a pushing energy! Climb mountains, Raise your value. Recently we met with the former HR in the same recruitment forum and I can tell you for free he couldn't believe it and he is now my very good friend, Looking forward to give the company their next batch of employees when they will be hiring! Don't Joke with resilience, Hardwork and Trusting in God. Weekend Njema❤️. Dr. Mumo wa CVs. We revamp CVs and LinkedIn Accounts. [email protected]

My biggest regret in recruitment was when I put money over people. Luckily, the karma came back to bite me.. I wanted to be an honest recruiter, but sometimes I felt sales pressure, or just really wanted the deal to close. There were times I over-sold the benefits or downplayed the risks. Sometimes it wasn't even intentional. But the damage started to pile on: 💥 I made a deal, but I lost a client. It became clear the candidate couldn't perform as promised. 💥 I made a deal, but I lost a candidate. The salary condition didn't live up to expectations. 💥 I made a deal and I ruined a working mother’s work life balance for a year.. Besides the reputation damage, it started to give me anxiety. Sometimes it kept me up at night. Until, I learned to: ⚡️Over-explain risks ⚡️Set realistic expectations ⚡️Never over-promise While it’s true that recruitment has many gray areas and mistakes do happen, we need to deal with people’s lives with the sanctity they deserve. There were times when I had a feeling it was wrong and I convinced myself it was okay. 🙅♂️ For me, it was never worth it. —---------------------- I was lucky my company always encouraged us to put People First. But that didn’t stop me from putting money over others, and also over my own fulfillment/balance. If you are prioritizing money over people/yourself and desire a change, let me know. We can do this! #RecruiterRehab

In our latest blog Samuel Minor discusses when to consider a new job and the 5 key indicators to look out for. #ProFinance #ProBlog #Recruitment #Recruiters https://lnkd.in/gx3Pc2Yx