Decoding Job Descriptions PT 2: Follow the money
- Shani Roberts
- Aug 12, 2019
- 2 min read
Let's just admit it. No matter the job you are applying for, there is one question you want to know the answer to: "What's the salary like?" And why not know? You need to know if your paychecks will cover the rent, mortgage, groceries and the other bills.
Some employers are transparent enough to provide a specific number or range along with the job description. Most postings however offer no information at all, or will simply state that the salary is DOE (depending on experience.) And it's just plain awkward to ask someone if they know, right?
Salary isn't everything, but it will play a role in deciding which opportunity you will eventually end up accepting. This knowledge is also important to have when negotiating salary during the interview stages. This week's blog is all about how to follow and find the money. Having an idea of what a position is worth in today's market place can help you to make more informed decisions.
In the video below, I feature salary.com as one great tool for finding out what the typical salary would be like for a certain position in a certain area, in addition to benefits that make up compensation. I also mention some other sites you might be familiar with when trying to follow the money.
My tip for this week is to research salary on different websites so you have a better understanding of the market value for a particular job. The salary suggested may not be the exact number across sites, but having a comprehensive estimate of what the going
range is just makes sense. Where an actual salary falls within that range will depend on the employer, and other factors such as education, amount of experience, over time and even bonus structures.
Here are some other great sites to use in your decoding research:
Do you find websites like these helpful? How do you follow the money? Looking forward to seeing what people have to say :)
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