Promotions sometimes warrant a pay raise, other times maybe not | Focus growth efforts on skills needed for the future | IRS allows company to use 401(k) dollars for student loan repayment
Promotions sometimes warrant a pay raise, other times maybe not When getting a promotion but not a raise in pay, be sure your salary is in line with others in a similar position and be prepared to negotiate for more money, backed by concrete reasons why you deserve it. Some companies have policies to not award raises if the overall division is lagging in production or revenue, writes Sue Shellenbarger. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (8/22)Focus growth efforts on skills needed for the future In a rapidly changing world, on-the-job abilities necessary to keep up now and in the future include critical thinking and social skills, writes Talia Milgrom-Elcott. "The new economy privileges strong math and data analytical skills," she adds. CNBC (8/22)
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Think of three adjectives that describe or define your personal brand, and make sure each Instagram post aligns with these words, Emily Liou suggests. Never post anything you wouldn't want a future employer to view, adds Jena Viviano. The Muse (8/20)
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Use a letter of interest to land a job that's not even on the market A letter of interest is a great tool to introduce yourself to a company and ideally be at the top of their list when the position you seek is open. In the letter, present a problem the company may be encountering along with a solution that your skill set will help fix. Glassdoor/HubSpot (8/22)Mistakes to avoid during a job search Don't rely solely on your college degree or other paper accomplishments in a job search or interviews; it's important to demonstrate a work ethic as well, writes Molly Mulshine. Also, stay away from being too general in the language on your resume, cover letter and in interviews and instead focus on specific examples of your work. Business Insider (8/22)
Ice exists at the moon's north and south poles, according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists took a fresh look at data collected by NASA's Moon Mineralogy Mapper in 2008 and 2009, finding that the absorption of three near-infrared light wavelengths points to the existence of ice water. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (8/22)
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