Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Hps can mal From staff reports You've landed the job. Congratulations. There is only one tough step ahead, besides you first day: negotiating a salary. This part of getting a job may be the most stres; ful part of the whole process. While the proces of getting the salary you want can be fine tune* into an art form, these tips can help even the nc gotiating novice get a salary you can live with. Th/? mrvcf imnrkrtanf fin k tn let fhp intervipwp bring up salary, especially if you have gotten a jol offer. If the employer presses you for a figure, giv a range you are comfortable with, perhaps withii $3,000. Doing your homework on what the job is wort! will also help you in negotiating a fair salary. Tr to find out what the person who held the job be fore you made. If that's not possible, find out wha that type of job normally pays through salary sui veys or interviewing in the marketolace. Find out as much as you can about performanc CLASS O University of Soutl 0 I Scott i ounyi ^I bigge PI |Sm| you're Jl loves I we. Mm -Mor I Micha CLASS o: University of S o u t li ke negotiating reviews and salary administration. These facts will tell you how often to expect increases. ir Asking for substantially more than the company is offering can be risky. If you do, back up your 5- counteroffer with reasons why you are worth what s you're asking. d As with the interview, it is important to be knowledgeable and confident of your skills and abilities. If you feel you are worth more than the r company is offering you, you will need to be ask CPrtivA In 1 u ?v.?.v in pivav.ui.iiig yuui iciuuii) as iu wiiy yuu e should be paid more. a When you are evaluating a salary offer, look at the total package, including the benefits. Health ti insurance, dental insurance and retirement packy ages, such as 401k plans, are often offered to em.. ployees as part of the benefits package, along with Lt paid vacation time and sick days. Usually, benefits are worth about one-third of your remuneration. The actual negotiation may start when you fill e out the application. If there is a space for "salary F '94 11 CLA 1 Carolina Universi Brown, ratuianons 10 our st investment! But ) worth it. Jesus you and so do ^ IGI anu uai\e F '94 IICLA i Carolina U n i v e r s i I o'ra nrr\i irl salary easier requirements," write in either "open" or "negotiable." Job progression can also effect salary. Ask what you can look forward to in terms of promotions. If there is not a set progression, ask if there is the opportunity to move into other jobs within the company. Many interviewers may not voluntarily pive out this information sr? hp <nirp tn If rhenp is no chance for advancement, but the job is interesting and the salary is satisfying, you may have to make a tough decision. Unfortunately, do not expect to be given too much leeway when it comes to negotiating. Many jobs have a salary scale set on experience and recent graduates may not have enough to be at the too end of the scale. If you are uncomfortable discussing salary with an employers, practice beforehand. Ask a friend who is already in the job market to pretend to be your employer. Ask for their help in appearing calm and assertive. ,SS OF '94 t y of South Carolina M. Derek Sill, b Congratulations to my "little man." This is a terrific accomplishment. We are very proud of you. Now go for the -Love, Mom and Dad SS OF '94 ; y of Sou a Ca r o 1 i n a Stephanie IBWPfpi (Nichols) Holbrook, mh. You did it girl! All of the : kniri ??/akI/ onrl - 1 Iai u VVUI ^ ai IU Mr.yjwk dedication has paid off. We are proud of you! -Love, Mom and Dad .. ... Hotline offers job search help The Career Center has established an Alumni Job Assistance Hotline, a computer-based voice rpcnoncp v\?vMn/4o olum ICjpV/IWV. jpiv.111 I\J piUVIUW 4111111" ni with information about job openings in their specific career field. The line can be accessed from any touch-tone phone, and the only expense is the long distance charge if the call is made outside of Columbia. There is information regarding academic and nonacademic ad ministrative jobs, business, education, health and medical, media arts/journalism, social service and technical jobs. Call 777-0960 for the hotline or 777-7280 to talk to someone in the Alumni Job Assistance office. II I Facing ,he Future