Common salary negotiation mistakes include not providing an accurate salary range and trying to negotiate right when the initial offer is made, writes Anish Majumdar. Instead, ask for a day or two to review the details of the offer and make a reasonable counteroffer if necessary to adjust the salary or job perks.
If you're going to ask for a raise, you must be specific and make the request at a strategic time after completing an important project or receiving a favorable review, writes Caroline Gray. Make sure to project confidence while showing your enthusiasm for your work, adds Gray.
While most networking events aren't essential to attend, curated events limited to invited guests provide a more relevant group of individuals to network with, writes Christina Bechhold. You should also regularly attend activity-based networking events such as workshops and team-building exercises.
Vice President Joe Biden and Labor Secretary Thomas Perez this week noted the need for technology talent when announcing $150 million in grants to support training programs. Of the grant money awarded, $126 million will go toward initiatives targeting young adults ages 17 to 29 who need a postsecondary education to access the tech sector.
Volunteer experience could be the key to making your resume stand out. According to a recent Deloitte study, 82% of US hiring managers prefer candidates with volunteer experience, and 92% say they believe such experience helps build leadership skills.
The only way to have a healthy work-life balance is to ignore your electronic devices during specific nonwork hours, writes Jane LeClair. "I know it's tough to do, but at least turn it off when you are with your family and friends, especially at meals," LeClair writes.
Many baseball stadiums built in the past half-century are already out of use or on their way, with teams increasingly negotiating opt-out clauses in leases and threatening to relocate to whomever provides public funding. Only four out of 17 ballparks opened between 1960 and 1982 are still in use.
