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Use Your Annual Review to Negotiate a Raise

Your annual review is often the forum for haggling over a raise. People tend to go into these meetings assuming employers will note their accomplishments and reward them accordingly. But that’s not always the case. What’s more, Monster members often write that they have not received a raise in two years or more. Worse, some employers have actually taken away certain benefits, such as bonuses or vacation days. Read our previous blog => Work-life balance is dead — here’s why that might be a good thing These examples underscore the need to be prepared for your performance review. You must ...

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Work-life balance is dead — here’s why that might be a good thing

Gone is the notion of balance. Increasingly, professionals are comfortable blurring the line between work and home. In a corner of West Philadelphia, the cranes have been busy. The project? A few hundred luxury apartments aimed at professionals working at the nearby University City Science Center. Read our previous blog => 5 Rules You Must Follow to Get Ahead in Your Career Increasingly, notes Stephen Tang, president and CEO of this incubator and research park, the professionals running these start-ups want to work and live in the same space. They think little of a work-out at noon and a conference ...

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Career Tips

Making the right career choice is by far one of the most important decisions of your life. In this competitive world, you will have to make an informed career decision to secure your share of success, one that would be the key to your success and happiness. Planning a career can be a challenging task and it requires investment of both time and energy to research your selection and go through the procedure to enable you to make the right career decision. Read our previous blog => How to Ask a Friend to Put in a Good Word for You ...

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