7 Things to Negotiate Other Than Your Salary

So you nailed the interview, and now you have an unread email in your inbox titled job offer. You’ve been thinking about the salary and are wondering, “Do I want to negotiate a higher salary?” Did you know there are other things you can negotiate (besides salary)? Learning how to negotiate builds confidence, shows your …

How Should You Handle a Low-ball Offer?

Securing a job in the competitive hospitality industry can be both exciting and challenging. However, what do you do when you receive a job offer that falls below your expectations? Handling a low-ball offer requires finesse and strategic thinking. Understand Your Worth: Before reacting to a low-ball offer, take the time to understand your market …

New Year, New Salary? How to Ask for a Raise

Timing is important. If you’re performing at your best and are a valued employee, you may want to consider asking for a raise in the new year. Great timing is asking for that raise after your company has had a big financial boost from the holiday rush. Hopefully, you’ve kept track of the projects, special …

4 Avoidable Salary Negotiation Mistakes

Not every employer wants to negotiate salaries, but hotel or restaurant job seekers with extensive experience and good credentials shouldn’t have to take poor compensation, even in this economy. Many times, failed salary negotiations come down to one of these simple failures. 1. Not researching the job position It’s important to understand what to expect …

How to Negotiate a Higher Salary Before You’re Hired

Table of Contents Tips for a Successful Negotiation What NOT to do or Say in the Negotiation Whether you’ve been working for a while or just starting out in the industry, you should be ready to negotiate your offer during the hiring process. Employers expect it and there is no reason to fear the process. …

The Highest Paying Jobs in Hotels/Resorts

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5 Golden Rules for Negotiating Salary

Table of Contents Hold Off on the Salary Talk Never Talk Salary History Do Your Research Let them Know You Have Other Offers Accepting, or Rejecting the Offer Did you know that you can negotiate your salary BEFORE accepting the job offer, not just during performance reviews or promotions?  How should you negotiate your starting …

Are You Being Paid What You’re Worth?

Table of Contents You’re doing more than you originally signed on for You haven’t negotiated a higher pay rate You haven’t had a performance review in more than a year Your company is doing well, but your salary doesn’t reflect your success You researched the data and it doesn’t match up You have a gut …