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Seeking first job financial advice
Posted on 6/8/16 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 6/8/16 at 5:53 pm
I haven't had much luck searching for my first "professional" and I'm wondering if it's due to salary "expectations". I don't want to price myself out of potential opportunities. What questions should I ask/look for about benefits, etc? Any advice would be helpful to start the process of paying off loan debt.
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Posted on 6/8/16 at 6:26 pm to mjax57
Be open minded. Know what you need to live off of and dont go below it but give up on opptoetunities. Professional jobs require sacrafice of putting your career ahead of opportunities.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 6:38 pm to mjax57
Are you getting interviews and offers and turning them down or are you filling out applications that ask for salary expectations?
Posted on 6/8/16 at 7:13 pm to mjax57
Are you just out of undergrad? If so, what field?
I haven't met a single person who gets out of school and makes what they think they are "worth" in their first job.
I haven't met a single person who gets out of school and makes what they think they are "worth" in their first job.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 7:28 pm to Epic Cajun
MS in sports admin. I don't think I'm coming into apps/interviews with unrealistic expectations. I'm just not sure if I'm pricing myself out or making them feel like they are bidding against themselves.
I haven't had a bunch of feedback, just trying to educate myself and be prepared for that negotiation.
I haven't had a bunch of feedback, just trying to educate myself and be prepared for that negotiation.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 7:28 pm to southernelite
Salary expectations.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 7:32 pm to mjax57
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MS in sports admin
Accept whatever position is even remotely related to sports. You need to get your foot in the door and get experience. It's expected you will make vertical moves down the road. You bring no value at this point and are barely a step above the concession stand workers. Take a job that involves a desk and possibly a computer and grind it out and soak everything up until another opportunity arises.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 7:35 pm to mjax57
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prepared for that negotiation.
It's your first job! You shoykdnt really get a chance to negotiate or a company shouldn't. I've never known anyone who negotiated their first job. You're an unknown quality with limited experience whether you realize it or not. Any first time hire is a gamble. As soon as you put yourself in the mindset of a company, you'll be able to sell yourself better.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 7:42 pm to mjax57
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I'm just not sure if I'm pricing myself out or making them feel like they are bidding against themselves.
Why are you discussing money prior to an offer? That could be an issue. I'm still not sure what you mean though. Are you discussing salary in the interview or before, asking what the jobs pays, or turning down offers after trying to negotiate?
Posted on 6/8/16 at 7:47 pm to boosiebadazz
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Accept whatever position is even remotely related to sports. You need to get your foot in the door and get experience. It's expected you will make vertical moves down the road. You bring no value at this point and are barely a step above the concession stand workers. Take a job that involves a desk and possibly a computer and grind it out and soak everything up until another opportunity arises.
This to the T..accept a position that is in the path of your goal or dream job, but don't expect someone you barely know to give you a great job and pay what you think you're worth just because.. The few people that I know that are doing well with this degree/career worked long hours answering to shitty people and began to make vertical moves after a 3-4 hard years. The other thousand gave up early because they expected to be the GM of the Saints and got a job setting up displays and lunch at spring training instead.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 8:17 pm to southernelite
On the application, when they ask about salary expectations. I've put a figure on some and open on others. I'm just not sure how this is viewed by HR.
I appreciate the feedback from everyone, it's giving me some insight and realistic expectations.
I appreciate the feedback from everyone, it's giving me some insight and realistic expectations.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 8:27 pm to mjax57
Tell them you are passionate about the industry and are more interested in the great experience rather than quibbling over salary
People love honesty
People love honesty
Posted on 6/8/16 at 8:33 pm to mjax57
Yeah, just put"open" on those. Others may disagree but I think it's fine to discuss Saturday before an offer for an entry level, post grad job.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 8:44 pm to mjax57
What do you think is a fair expectation on salary?
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