Job Tips - Category: Job Success

Get your success on! Once you get that great job, you want to excel. Advice for professionals looking to succeed at work, communication strategies and more.

Average Salary: What Could I Be Making? – Iowa Edition

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In Iowa while unemployment is low, employers have raised wages as incentives to bring on new employees. Most people wish they could make more money, but aren't ready to have the conversation with their employer about why they deserve more. This occasionally leads to employee turnover as employees seek greener pastures. What Does "Median Salary" Even Mean? Dust off your thinking cap and remember these concepts: Median, Mean & Average.

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Salary Negotiation Requires Research, Tact and Strategy

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If you’re like most graduates fresh out of college, you have an idea of how much money you need in your first job, but salary negotiation is a foreign concept. Little wonder it's one of those things most college classes don’t teach. First Things, First – Always Negotiate If there’s one thing career advisors agree on, it’s salary negotiation, even in your first job.

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5 Things to Look for in Your First Job

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Whether you’re looking for your very first job or first job out of college, there are a lot of factors to consider before making up your mind. Most job applicants look at pay first. That’s understandable, especially when you’re just getting started. However, the joy of good pay quickly fades if you don’t like the work environment. So, here are Corridor Careers top 5 things to look for in your first job.

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7 Reasons to Continue Your Education

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So you're considering continuing your education? Now's the time to set some goals for the coming year. Whether it's because you're ready to move jobs, looking for a higher position or just seeking to challenge yourself, there are many benefits to continuing your education. Below are seven reasons (and one bonus one) you should consider continuing your education. 1.

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