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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU I’ve been offered a job in a different state I just moved to today and the salary is so below what I normally get in my previous home state. I’ve been looking around for tips including from my high naval officer father and yours was the only tip that sounded so natural and possible for my shy self. Thank you I think this gave me the confidence to go out and call right now to ask. Wish me luck 🍀
Great career advice! It's so important-and necessary-to be surrounded by people who support each other, not by troublemakers who only bring more drama! 😂 We enjoy your career tips, T Y! 👍👌
I often film in selfie mode, and sometimes it’s hard knowing where to look whilst filming without distracting myself! Hope you enjoyed the content though.
Best of luck navigating the process - there’s always a chance you could lose your job in the restructure. Good idea to brush up your resume and get prepared should something unfortunate happen with your role.
Necessary experience isn’t always a mandatory criteria, but it obviously helps a lot. You can focus on how you have a range of highly transferable skills from your previous roles that will help you bring a unique perspective to the company and succeed in the role.
If you know what salary you want, and what you’re worth on the market for your skills and experience and for the role, then giving them a straight up figure is totally fine. You can also ask them what their budget for the role is, to have them put their cards on the table first.
This is true - but typically budgets are flexible for the right candidate. Typically a company will low ball you, and you can either accept that, or bump your salary up to the top end of their range. Nothing wrong in asking.
It’s all about leverage, tough when you’re a grad. Honestly the most important thing at the early stages of your career is getting that first job and some experience under your belt. I would focus on that, and then look to negotiate a pay increase once you’ve proven yourself after six to 12 months at the business.
Sir what are the top traits of high earning employees right from the start of their career - which qualities sets them apart from rest of the people who remain mediocre at workplace ?? How it all works..
Great question - some of the top qualities I’ve noticed are great communication skills, taking initiative and being proactive (i.e. not waiting for people to tell you what to do, just doing it), being able to think logically and clearly, being accountable to numbers, being able to put a clear strategy together, and being able to stay calm and reasonable even in the face of adversity. Hope that helps!
You also have to be the biggest advocate for your career - keep improving your skills and always face into new challenges in order to keep developing yourself. The more you grow and develop, the more valuable you’ll become to the market, and the more money you could make, and the more choice in jobs you could have as well.
Absolutely - even government and state organisations will have salary ranges for roles hired in their departments, as not everyone has equal amounts of skills and experiences. Therefore there should always be some room to negotiate.
Sir how to identify & find the companies with most attractive/high payscale and greater growth as an outsider without having any friend working for them ? Which signs to look at for and how to find such companies in LinkedIn and google..
Hey mate great question - recruiters can be a good source of this information. Likewise some companies on LinkedIn will list the salary pay range along with the job. Further to this, you can google pay scale for jobs and find the ones that typically pay higher - ultimately it will depend on your level of experience, skills, and ability to negotiate.
@@yourcareermastery Got it but what's the role of Unique Value Ad in interviews to gain more salary and stand out from the rest of competition ? How does that work in achieving massive success without depending on average route of promotions etc
It's nice to see one of these videos pop up here and there. In the end, we need people working these 9 to 5 jobs or our system will probably collapse. I'm happy for you that you are able to talk about the good things of a 9 to 5.
Thanks for sharing - couldn't agree more. If everyone becomes a tiktok influencer, who is going to pick the fruit, process the orders, making the payments, run the logistics, keep the lights on - we need to have respect for the range of professions that support our society.
Hello.i been redundant from my factory last friday 19-04-2024...factory gived me a notice one month before,and told me about that and told me i should get 2760£ ,after 9 years in the factory,but 1-2 years i been witha gency...my question is,that redundancy money need to get them from my work?or i need to apply something online to get that money...?as i finished work friday,they dont called me on office,to tell me something,nomeone told me something about my situation....what to i know to do?
Without knowing the full details and context, especially with regard to your contract with the company, however if they have said that you're entitled to certain financial benefits then you should be paid those. You can always check in with the relevant union or regulatory/legal body that oversees workplace relations for your industry in your country.
I have 2 questions : 1) Got a promotion but no raise in salary what to do about it ? 2) Work hard and you'll be rewarded with more work ! Why it happens and how to tackle it..
Sir could you share some tips or unknown rules to get a first high paying job as fresher with internship after completing engineering & not depend on job hopping after some months ? Where should i apply more in start ups or mnc companies ? Which type of roles usually do get more earnings is it designing or execution part.. which soft skills should i showcase and learn to stay ahead in the game ? Any top books recommendations around this topic to help me land a good pay job..
Sir what's the fastest way to get a job after a career gap of 5 yrs due to family reasons as fresher engineer.. cold email or cold calls or any other methods..
Hey mate - great question. With any job search, you can use a number of channels to try and land that new job faster. I would suggest connecting with a couple of recruiters who specialise in working with engineers, they can also help you brush up your resume. They will also connect you to prospective employers. LinkedIn is a great place to apply for jobs, and you can also look up a number of relevant firms in your city and email their HR department directly. You could also find and message those contacts on LinkedIn to ask if there’s any upcoming roles available. The more interviews you get the better, as this will help sharpen your skills for when the right role comes around. Best of luck with your job search!
@@yourcareermastery Thanks a Ton 😊 Is it okay to give a phone call to HR's or company owners if i see their mobile number on LinkedIn or message directly ? Also should i mention the big career gap in my resume in details or leave it and emphasise more about my internship period and relevant skills.. Do you recommend me some books to read for connecting with potential recruiters, networking with them effectively and land a job without making mistakes.. to stand out from the rest of competition..
Hey mate - no worries at all. If they have their contact information listed then feel free to contact directly. HR is probably your best option, that said, connecting with a number of recruiters is a great idea. They can sometimes be flaky, so you will want to follow up with them, however they can certainly help you prepare for the interview as it’s in their best interests to help companies find the right candidates. Job gaps are becoming more normal and common these days, no need to address it unless asked. That said you want to have a reasonable and succinct answer that addresses it if asked. What’s most important always is the skills and experience you bring to the table, now whether you took a career break or not. Cheers!
@@yourcareermastery Insightful !! Would love to see you making more videos around this topic and achieving promotions at work faster after joining the company to cope up with wasted time and sky rocket our professional growth..
I've recently found out that I'm being paid almost the same as my "subbordinates" (I am managing a 6 people dept in an engineering company, plus I'm a woman). This has really pissed me and I have a meeting with my manager this week, although he's pretty tough when it comes to negotiating, how can I get this pay raise? I've been told that in this company it's impossible to get the kind of raise I want (and deserve) in less than a year, but tbh if I don't get it next month I might quit and get another job. I would really appreciate your help!
Thanks for sharing - managing a team of six is no easy feet so massive kudos to you. Managing a team of 6 and getting paid the same as the specialists in your team should be an instant red flag to your HR department, and they should instantly rectify that if they want to retain you. If they don’t adjust your pay, I would suggest you start shopping around. People management skills aren’t very common, and as a women in the engineering field you would offer a very sought after skill set to any large or small firm. Talking to recruiters could help you gauge what your salary bracket should be given your breadth of skills and experience. If you get an offer for a higher pay you can use that as leverage. If your boss is a tight a** there isn’t much you can do to change that other than force his hand. Best of luck out there - the important thing is to know your worth and feel confident asking for it.
My Ex Boss call after 5 years: "I could not find some who worked like you. So i called were you make your computer sience degree and ask for some like you. They telled me there is none. You were the best there had and i (boss) should try to contact him (me)." (I have 130 IQ and had done tasks regulaly double as fast as others) I come to his office, he ask how my last 5 years was, i told how i like my current job, he ask me for salary, i sayed 55.000 a year (to start negociation) he sayed its so astronomic high he didnt even want to make a counter offer. 😂 I like my current job anyway so no loose for me, but what does he expected? lol
Essentially, some bosses and business owners, are cheapskates and have no idea how to properly evaluate salary and just want the best person for the cheapest price. Best to avoid these kinds of companies as there's less opportunity for bonuses, pay increases, and general career progression. Thanks for sharing!
They asked what I was looking for in the interview and I froze and told them and now I want to counter because I have another offer for more money but like the original company better. Is that being greedy?
Definitely not being greedy - you can always negotiate until the contract is signed. If you demonstrate your range, and they make an offer, you can always negotiate higher and say that you’ve had a think about the role and the value that you can add, and because of this you’d be looking for a salary more of X. Good luck out there!
Great video. Thanks for sharing the tips. I just received an offer from a company. At the beginning step, they asked me to fill in an Employment Form where I had to state clearly my expected salary before and after tax deduction and also my salary in the past (breakdown in details each portions of my salary). I stated 2000$/ month as salary after tax deduction. Then I passed 2 rounds of interview and they offered the salary 2000$/month before tax deduction. It means I will just receive around 1800$/ month. Their reason was because they based on my previous salary. I was quite shocked when they collected information of my past job to set the range for my current salary. So sad!
Thanks for sharing - they can be sneaky sometimes. For context, for my current role they asked me in the screening call what my expected salary was, but then they also asked me what my current salary was. It caught me off guard that they would ask for my current salary - regardless I “inflated” my current salary to better my chances of getting my expected salary. Essentially asking for your previous or current salary is none of their business - I recommend you put down whatever number you want. They are doing so to justify underpaying you, which they have tried to do. That said, you should negotiate their offer - don’t accept a lower salary if you know you’re worth more.
Thank you for sharing, my question.. what if they told you from the first stage of the interview what their budget was, which is lower than your expectation, but still go ahead to invite for the next round. A little context, i would have to relocate on my own.. How do i ask for more being that the average salary is even above my own expectation.
Hey - great question. If they told you from the first stage what their budget is, then you can still proceed to second round if a) you think you could still consider the job b) you think they might flex on the budget when they decide you’re the right candidate and don’t want to lose you or c) because you want to gain more experience and practice interviewing. But I don’t recommend taking the pay cut unless you absolutely have to. You should be paid what you deserve and I promise there’s a company out there who will honour that value that you bring.
Absolutely- you can say something like, “given I’m currently on X salary, and this new role would see me taking on greater levels of responsibility and business impact, I’m looking for a salary range more like X.” Hope that helps!
Hey mate great question - usually over the phone from my experience, either with the HR person managing the process or the hiring manager. Usually the HR person is the one coordinating all the final details and contract - they’re typically quite time poor so over the phone is totally fine. Hope that helps!
need Everyone's opinion about my situation. I recently gave interview for one International accounting company, so my interview went well, I asked X Amount, after interview they offered me the same X amount without any negotiation, so right now I'm thinking that I asked very much law as compared to market Rate. now please guide can I Ask for increase in pay even after they gave me my expected salary 🥹🥹🤧🤧 morale of the story my expectations was low & they agreed on that amount which now I'm realising to be very much low. kindly guide 🥹
At the company I used to work for, many things you said was happening. People got promoted based on their networking skills, no real skillset, experience, knowledge whatsoever was necessary. Unfortunately, in reality, we the employees under them could see they were lacking skills, knowledge, experience, and mostly accountability. Management's mistakes were always blamed on us. They had double standards so certain employees, e.g. the ones who spied on everyone and bought information and gossip to the managers, and the ones who were not able to do their work, these employees were favoured by the managers, and it didn't matter if these employees were unable to do their tasks, made many repetitive mistakes, and all in all they were underachievers. Their toxic behaviour was never an issue at that workplace. On the contrary, toxic management needed these toxic employees because certainly, they were also lacking skills. This way they could keep their positions.
Thanks for sharing! It’s no doubt a tough situation when the apple is rotten to the core. Fortunately it’s not our responsibility to fix entire companies (unless we work in HR), so if that’s the situation you find yourself in, highly suggest planning a pivot into a different company that treats you better and more respectfully.
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I got an offer via call for 65K€ and I asked for 75K€ and at the end they took back the offer. I was quite shocked that this happened. Now feeling scared of salary negotiation because it feel like at the end a lot of times and efforts wasted
I’m sorry to hear that this happened. It’s very rare from my experience and from experience or the people I know and work with that this would happen. It’s possible they found someone who was willing to accept the lower offer. This can happen. That said you’re better off typically holding out for a role that pays you what you deserve. I promise that that role is out there. Before I landed my current role I probably interviewed at about 10 different companies to find the right one at the right price.
I will add to the reply above that they did probably know or have in mind someone who could take less. And that's fine. But a company that would prefer someone who settles for less is NOT the company you want to work for. You want to work for a company that will pay you to get you in the door for your value, and not purely for the budget they have. You dodged a bullet. Keep looking. There is a proper role out there for you
@nicolepigrabbit I would add to this post that I love to acknowledge a higher salary might not be possible during lean economic times and offering an alternative to a higher salary. For me, I love to ask for a roadmap with SMART goals to earn the higher salary within the first year. Often they won't be willing to give you more money without knowing what you're capable of, but they ARE willing to give you an opportunity to prove your worth. ❤
My mindset is if the company behaved that way in a negotiation, you're better off not going there anyway. That's a major red flag, and in current job markets, they should expect prospects to try and negotiate
@@tomonkysinatree Right. Dick move to just take away the offer rather than say something like "no your request is not possible but we still want you." You don't want to work with people like that.
Yea definitely. So you could say “thank you for the salary offer, I’m really excited about this opportunity and working for this company. Having had more time to consider the role and the value I can bring, I’d be looking at a salary of $95K. Does that align with your budget?”
Great tip. I have another case tho..I applied for a role in a company, after 3 weeks waiting they said to me that my salary expectation is over their company budget. But it is still above compared with my previous company. I am willing to take that job eventhough their budget doesn't meet my expectation, because the number still a bit higher from my previous company. Any words example or how to respond to that, without looking desperate or under value? Thanks!
If you are excited about the role and it provides development opportunities, then you can definitely go for it. You could try and negotiate a higher bonus % tier if they cannot meet you eye to eye on salary. For example, if their base package was 10% bonus you could try to get 15%.
Great question, and no simple answer here unfortunately. Depends on a number of factors, including how the offer stacks up against the market average for your role, and where your skills and experience land you on that salary range. Sometimes an employer can completely lowball you and you could request $10,000-$40,000 more especially if the role is senior. However for my last role I stated my number and their offer exceeded it so I didn’t have to negotiate it. It all depends, but you need to know your desired number going in, and negotiate from there.
Don't say anything. Kindly let them down nicely while telling them you want to work for them, you are bringing x and y value, but the compensation and benefits are a bit short in areas x and y. Make them reformulated the 2nd offer before you give a number. If they insist, go high. They'll cut the difference almost always. But always butter the roll first, THEN bake it. Make them confident and know they want you, and make them show you how much that means for them money and compensation wise.
