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Subject:RE: A question for the list in general From:"Cardimon, Craig" <ccardimon -at- M-S-G -dot- com> To:'Peter Neilson' <neilson -at- windstream -dot- net>, "'techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com'" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:25:28 +0000
Nick is a good one to read.
Another pearl of wisdom: When you are asked your current salary, name the salary range for which you are aiming.
If you google around a bit, Liz Ryan has scripts you can use for when you're discussing these things. Along with asking for THEIR salary. Provided you have the nerve, of course.
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On Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:36:52 -0400, Cardimon, Craig <ccardimon -at- m-s-g -dot- com>
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> For one thing, resist using staffing firms. They don't have your best
> interests at heart. You know who does: YOU.
>
> Who knows what you can do and what you want? YOU do.
>
> You can start by following The Muse (https://www.themuse.com/) and Liz
> Ryan on LinkedIn.
>
> Here is something to give you a boost:
>
> htthttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20130911064029-52594-how-to-be-your-
> own-headhunter
Nick Corcodilos has that same thought: http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/ He rips up fake job boards and fake resume outfits (some are names you think you trust), and has almost no good words for HR departments.
Corcodilos also warns never to reveal your current salary.
NEVER give your SSN until you are hired.
I think wanting the DOB is because they are not allowed to ask your age.
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