What Are You Worth?
Saturday, December 25th, 2010Wondering if you’re earning what you’re worth? Check out this handy salary guide for marketing, communications, web and creative professionals from The Creative Group.
Wondering if you’re earning what you’re worth? Check out this handy salary guide for marketing, communications, web and creative professionals from The Creative Group.
We asked some questions of HR executive Jill Geimer. Jill is the Vice President of Career Development Services and Human Resources for Flashpoint Academy, has an MA in Community Counseling, an MS in Industrial Relations and a passion for helping people achieve their fullest.
Q. I’ve been turned away by recruiters because the job pays much less than what I used to earn. How can I convince a recruiter to give me a chance anyway, particularly when there’s so many well-qualified candidates on the market in that salary range?
A. First, understand the recruiter’s role. A recruiter earns a living when he or she successfully places a candidate, so their goal is to present the strongest, most qualified candidate available. If you really want the job or you really need the job… (more…)
I got the chance to speak with Jill Geimer, Vice President of Career Development Services and Human Resources for Flashpoint Academy She has an MA in Community Counseling, an MS in Industrial Relations and a passion for helping people achieve their fullest. So let’s begin:
Q. How specific should you get when you are asked your compensation? I always give a ballpark figure but yet other people are specific. Is there a right answer? And, does that right answer include bonus/stock options or is it straight salary?