Compensation models are evolving in markets where talent is tight and high profile, successful companies dominate.
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Mar 01, 2013 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Evolving Compensation Models
Evolving Compensation Models
Feb 10, 2013 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on What’s your Market Compensation?
What’s your Market Compensation?
How do you really know what you should be paid? Get a team of mentors, experts and coaches on your side and get them to help you understand what your value is.
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Sep 06, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on The Headhunter Call
The Headhunter Call
A friend of mine recently asked me if he should return every call that came in from a recruiter. I know I am biased, but of course my answer was yes! Yes, you should at least thank and acknowledge the outreach – either with a quick email or return phone
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Jul 27, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Interview Fashion Crisis #5 – Shoes
Interview Fashion Crisis #5 – Shoes
Guys & Gals: spend some money on your shoes. They matter. Gals: I love my 5” heels, and agree with Bobbi Brown who said she feels on par with others when standing at a party, but you gotta leave them behind for interviews. 3” is the max and you better
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Jul 25, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Interview Fashion Crisis #3 – The Skirt
Interview Fashion Crisis #3 – The Skirt
Don’t do it. Too sexy or too matronly, it’s hard to get it right. But the net is, you need to look like you are *working*– ready to roll your sleeves up and dig in.
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Jul 24, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Interview Fashion Crisis #2 – The Tie
Interview Fashion Crisis #2 – The Tie
Sometimes, wearing a suit jacket with a great shirt is perfect for an interview. Other times a tie is in order. Sorry guys, it’s hard to know what’s best. Hint: Bring a tie, take a quick glance around, duck into the men’s room and put it on if you get
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Jul 23, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Avoiding the Interview Fashion Crisis – Part 1
Avoiding the Interview Fashion Crisis – Part 1
Appearance really involves the whole package from the technology you carry (or don’t) to clothes to personal grooming to accessories.
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Jul 17, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Make “Working at Home” Work
Make “Working at Home” Work
A lot has been written recently about working at home — from management having tools to know what you are doing when (cloud computing and collaboration creates a transparency which lets everyone see who’s doing what when) to a level of disrespect from colleagues who view people they can ‘see’ as higher
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Jun 07, 2012 | Post by: Kathleen Avery Comments Off on Resurrecting Your Resume
Resurrecting Your Resume
You’ve been working for a number of years at a cool company and it’s been a good run. Maybe you’ve realized recently that it’s time for a change. You pull up the old resume and realize just how long it’s been since you’ve tackled a rewrite. If you’re feeling a
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Jun 05, 2012 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Is ‘Internal Equity’ a Dying Concept?
Is ‘Internal Equity’ a Dying Concept?
‘Internal Equity’ is predicated on the concept that people doing the same job description are contributing the same to the bottom line. Today, nothing could be further from the truth.
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