Fridays are great days to wrap up your work week and also to learn how to land the job of your dreams, On Close The Deal Fridays you'll learn strategies and techniques that you can use to sell yourself into success and then negotiate the best offer possible.
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Written by Abby Kohut
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 Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. This year, I propose that we salute the true laborers in our country, the ones whose labor pushed us into the world in the first place…our moms.
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Written by Abby Kohut
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 I decided that this week's Closing the Deal blog should include my closing thoughts about a household name who passed away this week, leaving a tremendous legacy behind him. That celebrity is Stanley Kaplan, the founder of the Test Prep industry.
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Written by Abby Kohut
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 This week on our Career Wake Up Call, I answered a question about salary negotiation with respect to these economic times. The caller who asked the question is currently out of work and on the cusp of financial difficulty. The question was, "How do I make the decision to compromise and take a lower paying job versus holding out for a more reasonable salary?" As I mentioned on the call, the answer depends on your own individual situation. However, there are several different scenarios where stepping down a pay grade might make good sense.
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Written by Abby Kohut
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 One of these days, every one of you reading my blog is going to find yourself accepting an offer and then looking forward to your first day at your new job. Don't be surprised if thoughts of your mom dropping you off at your first day of kindergarten suddenly start filling your brain. Starting a new job can be an exciting time for both you and your new manager, but can also cause a few goosebumps.
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Written by Abby Kohut
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 A friend of mine tipped me off to a great story for today's blog. The media is buzzing about "the recession being over". Maybe you saw the recent cover of Newsweek that declared "The Recession Is Over!" with the less than helpful subtitle "…but good luck surviving the recovery". Let's explore what this means for job seekers like you.
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