How to Ask for a Raise the Right Way
West Coaching and Consulting
by Jessie
6y ago
“Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.” – Carrie Fisher   If you’ve been with your current employer for a while, it may be time to think about asking for a raise. Just the thought of this can be intimidating, but if you handle things properly, it doesn’t have to be a scary undertaking. Follow these strategies to prepare for the big negotiation.   Words Matter   Decide how you will phrase your ask. Will you request a certain percentage increase, a flat sum of money, or for your total compensation to be a set amount? All these are essentially the sam ..read more
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Cover Letter Do’s and Don’ts
West Coaching and Consulting
by Jessie
6y ago
Writing your cover letter can be tricky for job seekers. You want to keep things professional, you don’t want to come across as desperate, and most of all you want the person reading it to pick up the phone and call you. Here are some quick tips for you as you work on your next cover letter. And remember, you should be writing a new letter for each job you apply to – customize each one for the position and the company. Cover Letter Do’s Do know your cover letter’s purpose. It should focus solely on getting the hiring manager to read your resume. The resume’s purpose, then, is to get you an ..read more
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Want to Relocate?
West Coaching and Consulting
by Jessie
6y ago
Applying for an out-of-state job can be tricky, but will it hurt your chances of getting the job? Here are some tips to compensate for the distance between you and your future employer.  Click to view slideshow. Be ready for an interview. You have to be ready to take an interview if offered, and to make it work. If the company is flexible and willing to do a phone or Skype interview, make sure your technology is working perfectly. Test it, test it, and test it again! The internet connection cutting out and freezing your screen during a video chat will not help you in an interview. If at all po ..read more
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Is it time to start job hunting? One easy rule to help you decide
West Coaching and Consulting
by Jessie
6y ago
While reading the recent article, 6 Key Career Move Questions, from Ellen Huxtable on the Business 2 Community site, I started wondering, how DO you know when it is time to start job hunting? Sometimes this can be an easy question to answer – if you’re moving to a new city, facing a pending layoff, offered a promotion, etc. But often, I think people keep an eye on what’s out there while not really committing to the job hunt. There is a difference between the passive and the pro-active job search. Passive searchers watch for something better to come along, but are pretty comfortable in their c ..read more
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