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Your Current Value Is Not Determined By Your Last Salary
by Steve Amoia

"What is your current or past salary and/or compensation?" If you provide these figures, you lose bargaining power due to the prevailing logic that will be explained shortly. If you don't provide it, employers and/or clients may assume that you are hiding something or have a bad attitude. How should you handle this sensitive subject?


If professional athletes, entertainers, and coaches allow the market to determine their earnings, why not use that same logic the next time you negotiate your salary or compensation agreement? Why do you think that the majority of NFL owners were upset when the Washington team disclosed the salary of Steve Spurrier a few years ago? Although he was a former player, along with a highly successful college coach, Mr. Spurrier had never coached an NFL game. At $5 million per year, he was one of highest paid coaches in the league. The Washington organization raised the salary bar for all head coaches in the NFL, and set a new market rate.

While few of us have the resources or talent of Mr. Daniel Snyder or Coach Steve Spurrier, the example is one to study and analyze. The market sets the rate; not the previous salary, or lack thereof.


Why do employers need to even know your salary history? There used to be a time when asking such a question was deemed highly offensive. I never knew what my parents earned, and had sense enough not to ask. If you view salary as private and confidential, others should respect that position. Your integrity is not for sale; your talents are. A good response would be, "I respect your right to ask; however, my salary is private and confidential. If you hired me, I would maintain the same confidentiality in the future." If you say, "It's none of your business," that would not be helpful to your cause.


But what gives a stranger the right to know your current or past salary? Why do so many people provide this confidential information without objection? It is simple: We believe the concept that your current worth, determined by another company, represents your future value to the next company. If you earned less than the market value, your future earnings will be unjustly penalized. If you earned more than the market rate, they may feel you cost too much. You may never be invited to an interview. Either way, you lose.

You don't need to have an attitude, or display any arrogance. Some employers, clients, or recruiters may not know the market rates for your specific job. They may indicate a budgeted range for a position; however, it is your responsibility to show them any deviations from the market rates. Or why your skill set is worth more value to a particular company. Because in the end, you are selling your unique value to their firm. Not your value from another company. If they still try to low ball you, that should make your choice quite simple. Smart companies recognize talent and pay for it.


If an employer tries to determine your worth based upon your last salary, please consider using the following examples. These are my own ideas. Hopefully, they may clarify your position about the importance of market rates. Or they may get you shown the door... ;-)
"If an NBA player coming out of high school or college has no salary history, why does he receive a guaranteed multi-million dollar contract? Based upon salary history, he should play for the league minimum wage. Most high school or college graduates are paid entry-level salaries since they have no work experience or significant salary histories. The NBA player is paid the market rate based on supply and demand for his skills."


"Have you ever gone to a restaurant, and when the time came for paying the bill, did the waiter or waitress ever ask: 'I need to know what you paid for your last meal. Then we'll know what to charge you?' "
* These examples were published on the Ask The Headhunter® web site.
Direct link: http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/thankyou77.htm


Personal Note:
My first job was at a Cantonese restaurant. It was a great experience for a young person, and I learned many valuable lessons about multi-cultural communication. And they never asked what you paid for your last meal. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Thom, for a real-life education at a young age.

About the author:

Steve Amoia is a freelance writer and also designs personal web pages. He has published articles and book reviews about alternative health, career-related themes, Italian and international soccer, along with martial arts. He also maintains a non-profit web site dedicated to World Football (soccer) that includes an interesting Argentine family connection made possible by the Internet. His writing portfolio, along with the soccer site, may be found at http://www.sanstefano.com, and his email address is info@sanstefano.com.

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*Freelance writers -US

Got a passion for prose? A gift for grammar? Standout Style? The Tribune's Advertising Department is looking for some talented Freelance writers to contribute feature stories for various advertising special sections. In addition to strong research and reporting skills, at least two years of published writing experience is required. Ability to handle multiple assignments and strict adherence to deadlines is necessary, as are computer skills and access to e-mail. Knowledge of AP style is helpful. The best candidates will be considered for writing assignments in Flair magazine. Send resume and writing samples to: The Tampa Tribune Advertising Operations 202 S. Parker St. Tampa, FL 33606 ATTN: Gail Schomers No phone calls, please. THE TAMPA TRIBUNE LIFE. PRINTED DAILY. 0001889699-01

To apply view the job in TBO

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*Web Content Writer/Interactive Content Writer - (The Creative Group - Columbus, OH )

Description: The Creative Group is currently experiencing a high demand for Web and Interactive Content Writers who are available to work onsite. These are ongoing freelance project opportunities. Core Job Responsibilities: Responsible for developing and updating website content; Creating original copy, recommending images, editing existing print collateral copy for web use; Suggesting and implementing alternative solutions as necessary, evaluating and managing multiple web-related requests, and ensuring that content is effective and navigation is intuitive; Collaborates with the web team to ensure accurate, timely posting of content and imagery; Works closely with the Marketing Manager, Public Affairs Manager, Senior Writer and Web Team. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Writes, edits and/or identifies all web content, including general information, clinical service descriptions, event content, news items, patient and family information, photos/graphics; Ensures content meets editorial style, consistency, and accuracy standards; Collaborates with the web team to ensure the site supports marketing efforts by offering regularly updated information, a visually pleasing experience with complementary text and images, and smooth web page navigation; Works collaboratively with departments throughout the company/agency to help them develop and maintain web content that is accurate, interesting, and updated; Translates various types of print material for the web and develops ways to optimize web opportunities for company/agency communications; Organizes and archives digital information, including photos, logos, signature scans, and more for CHB use; Writes, edits and oversees design and distribution of e-newsletters encompasses repackaging of content from several existing hospital publications as well as programming and e-mail distribution; Investigates and pursues other avenues for distribution and promotion of online content that enhance client presence, including preparation of content for Yahoo!.com; Serves as liaison with other web efforts, maximizing cross-promotion between sites; Provides other writing support as part of the Marketing Department, and executes special projects as requested by the Director.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

Additional Information
Location: Columbus, OH

Job ID: 335-9387683

Experience: Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job: Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles and concepts typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant and progressive writing experience, including proven web writing experience; Work requires excellent interpersonal, organizational and written communication skills; Ability to manage multiple projects successfully in a fast-paced environment

To apply view the job in The Job News Columbus

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*Seeking aggressive news reporter (Gateway Newspapers Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania)

Are you eager to get a start in journalism? Gateway Newspapers is accepting applications for news reporters who can offer aggressive, creative coverage on a municipal beat. Gateway covers the suburbs of Western Pennsylvania with 17 newspapers located in the Pittsburgh area. Please send resume and clips to Gateway Newspapers/610 Beatty Road/Monroeville, PA 15146 to the attention of Kimberly M. Palmiero, managing editor, or e-mail *********

To apply view the job in Journalism Jobs

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*Editor/Writer (Haute Living Magazine - Miami, FL )

Senior Writer for High End Real Estate and Design Magazine
Work in our Corporate Office in Coral Gables, Fl under the Edtior-in-Chief/Publisher

If you are inspired by working among the best in the field, you are destined to join the Haute Living Magazine team. Using a unique marketing engines model to integrate strategy, technology, creative and digital and direct marketing, we conceive, enable and execute the big ideas that knock the socks off our competition. Looking for someone who has passion, loves and is willing to work long hours, and wants to be a part of a winning team. Position is Full Time.

Applicants must have familiarity of and a passion for High End Real Estate and Design. Love to write, and have great writing skills.

Responsibilities:

* Research and write feature content for a rich-media �magazine� aimed at Luxury Real Estate in Florida and New York.
* Conduct interviews of business and executives and develop case studies. Interviewed such names as Jorge Perez, Ugo Colombo, Donald Trump, Chad Oppenheim, and many more top names.
* Work with creative team members (designers, writers, Account Executives) to concept, develop and produce rich media experiences
* Keep abreast of the editorial direction of leading Florida publications

Please take a look at our Website: http://www.hauteliving.com/

Email: *******

Also looking for Contributing Freelance Writers in Miami, Palm Beach, New York, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.

To apply view the job in Monster

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