Never give up on your career endeavors!
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These companies are looking to hire UM alumni. View more jobs at HireACane.com, the UM Alumni Association LinkedIn group and the UM Employment
Opportunities web page.
- Data & Business Strategy Analyst, CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES
- Logistics Sales Representative, ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS
- In House Graphic Designer, DISTRIVALTO USA INC.
- Litigation Assistant, KOBRE & KIM LLP
- Sales Engineer, SYNEO
- Procurement Manager, TOTALBANK
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Tools to make your career search smooth and successful.
 WinTheView isa unique online, step-by-step system that walks job candidates through the process of crafting a presentationdocument that creatively and powerfully communicates their qualifications, skills, personal attributes, andmotivation to the hiring company. WinTheView tools also help job candidates to build their accomplishment stories (STAR format), follow-through letters, and elevator pitches to bolster their confidence and stand out!
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7 In-Demand Skills That Will Get You Hired In 2013
Business Insider
The 10 Least Stressful Jobs of 2013
CareerCast.com
Writing a Resume That Shouts 'Hire Me'
The New York Times
Reshaping Your Career in 2013: What Change Would You Make?
Citibank. Women & Co.
The Key to a Successful Career Shift: Asking for Help
Next Avenue
Send us any articles that might be of interest to your fellow alumni at a.garcia29@miami.edu.
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Featuring successful alumni and career advice.
 Neil Robert Gelb, JD '89
Law Offices of Neil R. Gelb
President
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
What advice do you have for UM alumni and students interested in pursuing your profession or industry?
As a personal injury attorney in Philadelphia, I now fight for the people not the powerful. Stay true to yourself as you never know whom you may meet that will have a profound impact on your life. More
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NEGOTIATING A GREAT SALARY
Here's a secret: Employers rarely make their best offer first, and job candidates who negotiate generally earn much more than those who don't. And a well-thought-out negotiation makes you look like a stronger candidate; and employee.
* Do Your Research
1. Your living wage - the minimum income requirements you need to survive. The income required to maintain your rent or mortgage, your utilities, car payment, groceries, fuel, clothing, etc. - the basic necessities.
2. Your current worth - Research pay scales for individuals at your current skill and qualification level; in this type of position; in this particular industry; in this specific location, and in the current business climate. Salary.com or PayScale.com
3. Top scale: for this type of position, in this type of industry, in this location, and in the current business climate - the amount that would make you jump out of bed on Monday mornings!
Once you have done your research, you can develop a salary range with a high, low and middle range. Make sure your range is not too spread out.
HOW TO NEGOTIATE?
* Let the employer go first with the offer.
If it is less
than you expect, you can indicate that it is lower than you expected based on your research. Be prepared to verify how and where you researched. Then counter their offer with your research response and desired
range. It is very important to remain objective, positive, and courteous during this conversation.
* Salary is not the only area to negotiate.
If salary is
non-negotiable from the start, know that you have other options to negotiate. These include: bonuses,
salary reviews, health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement or pension plans, overtime policies, profit sharing plans, vacation and sick days, tuition
reimbursement, employee discount, company car/expense accounts, termination contract, stock options,
relocation/moving expenses, professional memberships, certifications and sign
on bonuses.
* Overcoming objections. You may hear the following objections. Here are some methods for overcoming these:
1. "Not within the budget" - communicate your VALUE to the employer.
2. "Others in the organization with similar qualifications and experience aren’t paid that much" - emphasize fair compensation for expected performance based on VALUE.
3. "Your salary history does not justify such an increase" - stress that you expect to be compensated for the VALUE of your work and what you expect to achieve within the organization.
THE FINAL OFFER
* Take time to evaluate the offer.
One to two days is usually acceptable. Weigh your options and evaluate your total compensation package.
* Get the offer in writing.
Once both parties have confirmed an offer verbally, ask for a copy in writing. You should follow up the conversation with a thank you letter outlining your understanding of the terms of the offer, your enthusiasm about starting with the company, and your appreciation for their decision to hire you.
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 Alternatives to Quitting Your Job
Have you considered alternatives to quitting your job? There may be some that you haven't considered. Watch this video from About.com to learn about other options.
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