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Why Leave Money On The Table? Negotiate On Total Compensation.
You have received an offer of employment. Great! The hard part of the job search has been completed. Don’t let down your guard, though. You have now moved into a very tricky part of the job search which can have an impact for years to come–the compensation negotiation. Not negotiating starting salary, especially early in your career, could cost you an estimated one million dollars over your working life. That is significant money! Raises on top of a higher base and bonuses based on a percentage of a higher base salary can significantly increase your earnings.
Block lists are not often discussed, but they can be problematic for job seekers who want to return to an employer. Who makes the decision, and what is its basis? Is it permanent, set in stone for all time, or can it expire after some time? In what circumstances will a returnee know this is the situation, and is there a procedure to review this designation?