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Washington D.C.
Cathy Groos, Career Transition and Life Coaching
Dallas, Texas
Get Your Resume Professionally Written!
Alesia Benedict, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Job and Career Transition Coach (JCTC) is the Director of GetInterviews.com, a firm that aids senior and C-level executives through their job search.
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Alesia Benedict, Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Job and Career Transition Coach (JCTC) is the Director of GetInterviews.com, a firm that aids senior and C-level executives through their job search.
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Your Question, Our Answer
What should I do if I am over 50?
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I am over 50 and am feeling like my window to
re-enter the workforce has closed. Are there women
who are having success getting back into the game in
the later years of life? If yes, what are some things
that they are doing to get their foot in the door?
Compensation
Evaluating a Job Offer
Congratulations! You have successfully interviewed and landed a job offer. Now what? It's time to step back and evaluate all the variables that go into an offer.
Ask yourself:
Does this offer support my medium and long term career goals?
Does it reflect my values, interests, aptitudes and skills?
From a practical standpoint, does the job offer a reasonable commute,
suitable working conditions, realistic time commitment?
Will this job be a stretch for my skills and knowledge or can I do it
Evaluating Job Offers
Congratulations! You have successfully interviewed and landed a job offer. Now what? It's time to step back and evaluate all the variables that go into an offer.
Ask yourself:
Win-win salary negotiations
Now comes the fun part! You are in the driver's seat, job offer in hand. Time to steer the negotiations across the finish line.
When you are negotiating a job offer, remember that your main goal is
to clarify the terms and make sure both parties are reasonably satisfied
with outcome. Try to approach the task from a clear-headed, non-emotional viewpoint.
Think of negotiating as three distinct processes:
Nonprofit Salaries: What Should I Earn?
A common myth about nonprofit organizations is that salaries are low and can't compare with the corporate world. Depending on your expectations, nonprofit salaries may be more competitive than you think.
