Monthly Archives: January 2010

Why not to disclose your current salary at interviews

January 27, 2010 – 1:55 am

When looking for new employment, inevitably you will be asked by recruitment agencies and employers alike for your salary information. Don’t fall into the trap that many do – which is to tell all! A good negotiator understands that the moment you show your hand, your negotiation position dwindles. Now is the time to prepare [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Career Services & Advice, Executive Career Management & Development, Interviewing, Recruitment, Recruitment Agencies & Search Firms, Salary & Negotiation | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (25)

How Motivating Are Salary Raises Really?

January 27, 2010 – 1:20 am

Salaries are clearly a very important part of work for job seekers, employers and employees alike. When we go to work, more often than not we are exchanging our time for a salary of a monetary value. Daniel Pink, who has authored various terrific books (including my personal favorite ‘A Whole New Mind’) has recently [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Book Reviews, Career Services & Advice, Executive Career Management & Development, Salary & Negotiation, Searching for the Six Figure Job | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (1)

Does Success Hinge Largely Upon Our Enjoyment In Trying?

January 12, 2010 – 10:53 pm

The article, “How Not Achieving Something Is the Key to Achieving It” by Peter Bregman recently published by HBR offers a terrific read. It provides a good dose of inspiration for us all as the year winds down and we focus our thoughts on our goals for 2010. The article highlights a truth that many [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Career Services & Advice, Job Boards & Job Hunting, Job Seeking & Social Media, Personal & Work Values | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)

At Masters / Post Grad Level is it an Internship or a Short Term Contract?

January 2, 2010 – 6:43 am

Last month I was delighted to be invited to speak at Melbourne Business School on a careers related topic, which was around preparation to secure an Internship. As a career coach I enjoy being around such dynamic and inspirational people, who have invested a lot of money and time, as well as making personal sacrifices [...]

By Kelly Magowan | Posted in Career Services & Advice, Executive Career Management & Development, Executive Career Services & Coaching, Executive Job Searching, Information of Interest | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (3)
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