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Finding a better job

jumpman910

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Im in the triad and recently started looking. I posted to careerbuilder a couple of weeks ago like I have done in the past, and already have a few recruiters looking for me a new role.

I also have been looking directly at employer sites like Honda jet, Volvo and deere Hitachi.

I'm confident I will find something better in time. I just have to be patient.

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Studies show there isn't much upward mobility in America. Getting a better paying job isn't always a real option. Depends on what you're making now, what your education is, what your skillset is,etc.

 

Have a detailed and up to date resume, make sure you have social networking sites as many employers won't interview people they can't see first. They like to eliminate people of certain ages and looks. Keep applying for jobs that pay a salary you want. As unemployment rates drop there will be less applications for positions and maybe a hot spot opens up and you're one of a few who put in.

 

Also check with family and friends. Easiest way to get a job you're unqualified for is to have a friend or family member lie. The job hunt is a battlefield. Employers lie about things and you shouldn't hesitate to fib a bit too. Just don't go overboard.

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My bad about that I was in a hurry. I have a degree in business administration so I'm just looking for right now I can use it for. I'm currently working as an assistant manager in a grocery store. Going to get my masters is going to be in play pretty soon if I don't find a better job

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I'm 27. My salary has gone up an average of $7,000 every year since I started working. How you ask?

 

I've worked for five companies. I got laid off twice, quit once and then got fired. Then I did some consulting work, which I was able to parlay into my current full time job. And every time I've taken a new job, I've asked for, and received a higher salary than what I was paid at the last place. I've been with my company for one year, and I just got my first raise ever in my life; 3%.

 

Imagine that's your salary increase for the rest of your life. Because that's what happens when you stay put.

 

The only sure fire way I've yet found to get more salary is to move to another company for a slightly better job with a better salary. Gone are the days where you stayed with one company your whole life, got a raise every year, got a promotion every 3 years. You are in the early stages of your career. You want to get more money? Be aggressive. Shoot for a job that you think you can't handle. Don't be afraid to fail at your age. Because even if you do fail, what your next potential employer asks you during the interview is "What was your salary at your last job?" and then they will either match it, or go over that. Where you are at this point in your career, what matters is what you are getting paid, not what your job title is, not what your experience is, not anything else. What you are making now will dictate what you will make later. So always look to move somewhere with a better salary, especially this early in your career. Take risks.

 

I've flat out told employers that I got fired, and that didn't hurt my chances at all. I just got offered a job that pays $15,000 more than I make now, after I told them I got fired. I turned it down because although it's more money, the title would actually be a step back. And at where I'm at now, title does matter, and having "proposal manager" on my resume will not help me get the kind of job I want later. Where I'm at, I plan now to move around less frequently, and get much better titles and much better salaries when I do, which involves a lot more staying in put and getting some gold stickers on my resume.

 

Where you are, you should be looking to make a move about once a year, and get a better title, and a better salary. Don't stay put, or you will grow roots.

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I'm 27. My salary has gone up an average of $7,000 every year since I started working. How you ask?

 

I've worked for five companies. I got laid off twice, quit once and then got fired. Then I did some consulting work, which I was able to parlay into my current full time job. And every time I've taken a new job, I've asked for, and received a higher salary than what I was paid at the last place. I've been with my company for one year, and I just got my first raise ever in my life; 3%.

 

Imagine that's your salary increase for the rest of your life. Because that's what happens when you stay put.

 

The only sure fire way I've yet found to get more salary is to move to another company for a slightly better job with a better salary. Gone are the days where you stayed with one company your whole life, got a raise every year, got a promotion every 3 years. You are in the early stages of your career. You want to get more money? Be aggressive. Shoot for a job that you think you can't handle. Don't be afraid to fail at your age. Because even if you do fail, what your next potential employer asks you during the interview is "What was your salary at your last job?" and then they will either match it, or go over that. Where you are at this point in your career, what matters is what you are getting paid, not what your job title is, not what your experience is, not anything else. What you are making now will dictate what you will make later. So always look to move somewhere with a better salary, especially this early in your career. Take risks.

 

I've flat out told employers that I got fired, and that didn't hurt my chances at all. I just got offered a job that pays $15,000 more than I make now, after I told them I got fired. I turned it down because although it's more money, the title would actually be a step back. And at where I'm at now, title does matter, and having "proposal manager" on my resume will not help me get the kind of job I want later. Where I'm at, I plan now to move around less frequently, and get much better titles and much better salaries when I do, which involves a lot more staying in put and getting some gold stickers on my resume.

 

Where you are, you should be looking to make a move about once a year, and get a better title, and a better salary. Don't stay put, or you will grow roots.

 

 

I tried to leave my current company for 2 years now, they keep throwing money my way not to leave.  I told them I'm under paid (I'm not) and I'm out so they giving me $10k raise.  I said not enough so they giving $15k raise and 10% bonus.  I graduated from college 5 years ago.  I'm still planning on leaving just because I'm ready for new challanges.

 

Friend of mine is 27 years old, has no certificates and only 4 year degree in accounting with 3 years experience working for manufacturing company.  Bank of America gave him $110k and 10% annual bonus on start.  He applied to a job that required to analyse data so he tho he was getting $65k but instead Bank of America double it. lol

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I'm 27. My salary has gone up an average of $7,000 every year since I started working. How you ask?

I've worked for five companies. I got laid off twice, quit once and then got fired. Then I did some consulting work, which I was able to parlay into my current full time job. And every time I've taken a new job, I've asked for, and received a higher salary than what I was paid at the last place. I've been with my company for one year, and I just got my first raise ever in my life; 3%.

Imagine that's your salary increase for the rest of your life. Because that's what happens when you stay put.

The only sure fire way I've yet found to get more salary is to move to another company for a slightly better job with a better salary. Gone are the days where you stayed with one company your whole life, got a raise every year, got a promotion every 3 years. You are in the early stages of your career. You want to get more money? Be aggressive. Shoot for a job that you think you can't handle. Don't be afraid to fail at your age. Because even if you do fail, what your next potential employer asks you during the interview is "What was your salary at your last job?" and then they will either match it, or go over that. Where you are at this point in your career, what matters is what you are getting paid, not what your job title is, not what your experience is, not anything else. What you are making now will dictate what you will make later. So always look to move somewhere with a better salary, especially this early in your career. Take risks.

I've flat out told employers that I got fired, and that didn't hurt my chances at all. I just got offered a job that pays $15,000 more than I make now, after I told them I got fired. I turned it down because although it's more money, the title would actually be a step back. And at where I'm at now, title does matter, and having "proposal manager" on my resume will not help me get the kind of job I want later. Where I'm at, I plan now to move around less frequently, and get much better titles and much better salaries when I do, which involves a lot more staying in put and getting some gold stickers on my resume.

Where you are, you should be looking to make a move about once a year, and get a better title, and a better salary. Don't stay put, or you will grow roots.

ive started looking for my next move, I'm expecting a $7-9k pay raise with the next move based on the averages of where I'm looking to go.

I'm trying to kill 4 birds with one stone though with the next move, and the money is a bonus but not the reason for the move so it's kinda tricky. If I pull off all goals but summer it will be a miracle.

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I have a 4 year degree, honorably discharged US Navy vet, technical college diploma in a sought after trade,  over 55,   unemployed and have no chance of landing a job  that pays over $ 10 an hour  -  in fact I would probably have to know someone to find that.  Lucky for me that for the most part,  I was wise with my money when I was most of you guys age and saved and invested - I really feel sorry for folks in my situation who did not - I won't retire rich - probably never really be able to retire completely - but I should be able to make it to the grave without becoming completely destitute and a ward of the state . There are a lot of folks out there my age and a few years older who do not enjoy that luxury.   When you get old no one gives a fug about you - and they sure as hell wont hire you -  remember that and plan accordingly.  Just a bit of friendly advice.

 

 

 

 

 

Now get off my god damn lawn !

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