Posts tagged with “salary”

Say what you want about bartending, but it sure does seem to offer job security!

After 77 years of pouring drinks, the Guinness Book of World Records' longest serving bartender is finally hanging it up. Cammarata's Cafe, the establishment built by Angelo Cammarata and now owned by his sons, has been sold. Angelo is 95 years old.

While others may be able to claim tending bar for long periods of time, what gives Angelo the edge is his start date – the stroke of midnight, April 7, 1933. The very second prohibition ended in the United States.

It may be unwelcome news for some, but math isn't just for technical professions anymore.

As the world becomes more and more data driven, the ability to process information quickly and quantitatively has started to command higher starting salaries. According to the book Overcoming Math Anxiety, a professor at National University estimates that starting salaries across all industries increase by $2,000 for every math class someone has taken after the ninth grade.

So you've been offered a new position with a great company... in New York; too bad you currently live in Ohio and know nothing about judging salaries off in the big city. How do you determine whether this is the best move for you not just today, but tomorrow and farther into the future as well?

Here's a few link to help you properly assess your new job opportunity:

Costs of living index – Here is a simple calculator that will help you to determine your costs of living in the market you are currently in vs. a market you would want to move to. It breaks down costs of living into categories such as food, housing, utilities, transportation, and others. Additionally, it will tell you what you should be making in that market comparable to your current compensation to keep your standard of living you presently maintain.

Salary Wizard – Emurse.com has a great salary wizard that will let you search by job title and location and will also let you know what you should be making based on your years of experience. From that point you can see what you are worth based on whether you have a job offer in hand, are currently employed, etc. Finally you can add value to your worth by adding your certifications, degrees, etc. This calculator is probably one of the best and most data intensive I have seen to give you an accurate portrayal of your own value.

Job Assessment tool – This tool will help you to evaluate and determine your job satisfaction in your current role based on many factors including but not limited to compensation, benefits, boss, advancement, job security, etc. After your initial evaluation you will be able to determine the same factors in a potential job offer and compare the two for overall compatibility.

Negotiating salary always seems like the most stressful part of the job interview process. You want to make sure you are happy with what you are being paid while simultaneously not pricing yourself out of a great opportunity. Nevertheless, paying your bills and living a comfortable lifestyle are important factors when you think about the hard work and hours you will be putting in to earn all that. Today's economy and tough times have made this process even more difficult.

Here are some tips to help you negotiate your salary in a recession.

For those looking to make big money in their careers there are some jobs that always come to mind when thinking of who makes the big bucks: brain surgeons, rocket scientists, and (until recently) Wall Street executives to name a few. But are you out of luck if you faint at the sight of blood or suck at working with numbers? According to Forbes there are several six-figure careers out there that you may have never even considered:

Wondering what the highest starting salaries are for new graduates? National Association of Colleges & Employers has you covered.

According to this years survey, hiring for college graduates should pick up 1.3% over 2008. While still an increase, it's the lowest such increase in six years (since the last U.S. recession, go figure).

If you're trying to figure out what industry to go into, what major to choose, or are otherwise curious, here are the top ten highest starting salaries for 2009.

Highest Paying Degrees

10. Marketing & Marketing Management
Average starting salary of $43,334

9. Business Admin / Business Management
Average starting salary of $45,887

8. Accounting
Average starting salary of $48,334

7. Information Sciences & Systems
Average starting salary of $49,167

6. Economics & Finance
Average starting salary of $49,794