Salary Advice

Understanding how to get the salary you want takes negotiating skills and a knowledge of what jobs actually pay. A number of resources to find salaries exist. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks mean pay in various professions, Salary.com and Payscale.com give salary ranges, while Glassdoor.com lists what employees at specific companies say they get paid. Every pay discussion should start with this rule: Don't agree to the first number you hear.

The Basics

Getting Paid What You Want

Whether you're moving from one job to another or unemployed and looking for work, there are steps you can take to make sure you get the best possible salary offer.

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Pay and Performance

The Decline of the Performance Review

It's that time of year again: Many workers and managers are preparing for the dreaded performance review. But a few companies are deciding not to do them.

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Pay News

Entry-Level Business Jobs See Salary Growth

It's not all doom and gloom for those who entered finance and accounting in 2011. Both professions saw entry-level salary gains over 2011, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, based in Allentown, Pa.

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