by Tim Toterhi | Oct 31, 2022 | Career Blog
Inflation directly erodes both your near-term purchasing power and your ability to save for big ticket items. But asking for an inflation-based increase is a sure-fire way to get the minimum market-based adjustment. High Potential employee lists aside, when it comes... by Tim Toterhi | Apr 23, 2019 | Career Blog
Ah, the dreaded salary question. Candidates hate it. Hiring managers flub it. Even seasoned recruiters can get tongue tied when trying to navigate the increasingly sensitive legal waters surrounding the issue. It’s not surprising. Laws are changing and in many states... by Tim Toterhi | Sep 5, 2017 | Career Blog
It’s a rare bird that actively seeks conflict. We all face it of course: butting heads with a buddy, an argument with a spouse, or another round with your mother-in-law. And while daily life is littered with potential spats, most of us have learned to gracefully steer... by Tim Toterhi | May 19, 2016 | Career Blog
“What’s your current salary?” It’s a question every job seeker dreads. It’s the equivalent of a contractor asking for a homeowner’s maximum budget. It’s an irrelevant inquiry that will have you on the back foot during a future negotiation. I would... by Tim Toterhi | May 22, 2015 | Career Blog
A reader recently asked whether she should tell her employer of a competitive offer in hopes that her manager would match or beat it. You wouldn’t be the first employee to use an offer to prompt your current manager to give you a raise or promotion. It’s a reasonable...