e-news archive
Friday, April 27, 2007
in this issue...
- Negotiating a Job Offer
- Internships! New this Week
- Ask Dot
- Featured Website
- Career Resource: US Department of State
- Alumni Highlight: Oral Health Project Manager
- Employer Spotlight: ACUITY
- Calendar of Career Events
- Madison PD Offering Testing
Salary negotiation can be as nerve-racking as the initial interview.
To Quell Your Fears, You Must Be Prepared…
Know what you’re worth.
Salaries depend mainly on the type of work and the geographic area where the position is located. The skills required for the job and the overall cost of living in the region dictate what entry-level employees are paid. Most companies share salary data, and therefore will have detailed information on the distribution of salaries across industries and locales. Generally, employers will know exactly what you’re worth. In negotiation, it pays to have an idea as well.
Know your skills.
Prepare a list of your skills that make you deserving of a higher salary or more benefits. Employers will negotiate within a range, but will rarely exceed that range unless you are an exceptional candidate. Be prepared to prove to a potential employer that you may be worth a slightly higher salary. For example, if you are a marketing manager with experience in technical writing, you could ask for slightly more money because most managers would pass off any writing to someone else.
Know your budget and what you need.
Before you begin salary negotiations, decide what salary you WANT to earn, what you NEED to live on, and what you will be willing to SETTLE for. The cost of living in the geographic area will be a factor as it is more expensive to obtain comparable housing, parking, insurance, and other necessities in places like New York City than it would be in Chicago or Milwaukee. These are personal decisions that nobody can make for you and for which there is no real guideline.
DON’T…
…be the first to mention salary.
…lie about your salary history.
…tell an employer your bottom line.
Remember—you do not need to negotiate a job offer. If you are happy with the offer, accept it… and then let everyone know what you will be doing after graduation!
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No college student should be graduating without career-related experience. Be sure to gain skills through internships and co-ops related to your career goal or major. View internships posted recently for Marquette University students. To see even more internships plus full-time jobs, register with MU CareerTRAK.
Target Still Seeking Summer Interns
Are you still looking for a summer internship? If so, consider applying with Target. Target has a significant need for summer interns in both the Chicago and Milwaukee markets and is interested in speaking with you. If you are interested in a store-based internship with Target, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to Nancy Leichman at nancy.leichman@marquette.edu by Wednesday, May 2. Cover letters may be addressed to Peter Juzenas, Target Store Team Leader. Click HERE for more information about Target’s internship program.
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Dear Dot,
I would like to do some salary research, but am unsure of where to begin. Can you give me some resources that will help me know what range of salary I might expect to receive as a new grad?
John M.
Read Dot's advice
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GradSchools.com
GradSchools.com is the most comprehensive online source of graduate school information. The site also offers helpful information for potential or current graduate students on how to apply, how to get in, how to write your first graduate essay, and much more.
Check it out TODAY!
Are you interested in working for the U.S. Department of State or other foreign affairs agencies?
ALL students, in ALL majors, are welcome and encouraged to attend the upcoming presentation:
Obtaining an Internship or Job with the U.S. Department of State.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Career Services Center, 1st Floor, Holthusen Hall
This great opportunity will focus on the hiring process, what it is like to work for an agency and understanding the skills necessary to work in this area.
Presented by Mr. Anthony Benesch, Counselor in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State and Diplomat in Residence at University of Illinois-Chicago.
BONUS! Call the Career Services Center (414.288.7423) to set up an individual 15 minute appointment with Mr. Benesch.
Don’t miss this great opportunity!
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Matthew Crespin, Health Sciences-Dental Hygiene, May 2002, Oral Health Project Manager.
Learn more about the success and career path of this Marquette Graduate.
Contact Matthew Crespin at mcrespin@chw.org.
Are you interested in contacting other alumni for career advice?
Check out MU Connect: Career Alumni Network.
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ACUITY is a regional property and casualty insurer. The word "acuity" is defined as "keenness or sharpness of perception." It also describes their strength of vision for insurance and financial services.
Consistently ranked as one of the best Mid-size employers in the nation, ACUITY offers more than jobs—they offer careers. As an added bonus, Sheboygan offers a wealth of world class cultural and entertainment opportunities. Plus, they're located within an hour of Milwaukee and just two and a half hours from Chicago!
For more information about opportunities with ACUITY, please visit: https://www4.acuity.com/acuityweb/careers.
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Calendar of Events
This calendar includes upcoming on campus recruiting events and career-related workshops.
City of Madison Police Dept Offering Testing through Career Services
The City of Madison Police Department is offering applications and testing for their Police Officer openings through the Career Services Center. Representatives from the City of Madison PD will be at the Career Services Center on Wednesday, May 9, at 6:00pm, to offer the written exam and to distribute applications. The test will take approximately two hours and prior registration is not necessary. Any questions regarding these tests should be directed to the Madison Police Department (608) 266-4190.
The City of Madison is currently accepting applications for Police Officer, with an expected hire date of May 2008. No prior law enforcement experience or training is required. Successful past applicants have typically had significant educational and/or life experiences. Many have previously worked in teaching, social work, business, or a variety of other professions.
Annual Salary: $39,782 increases to $44,235 after six months with an excellent benefit package.
Educational Incentive: Base of $56,818 after 42 months with undergraduate degree.
To Apply: Madison Police Department
211 S. Carroll Street, Madison, WI 53703
Or call: (608) 266-4190
mkoval@cityofmadison.com
www.madisonpolice.com
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