Career Achievement - Chapter 8

Do you have any other openings?

Before you accept a specific offer, you are in a position to gather more information to help you evaluate the job offer by asking the following questions except

70/30

One strategy for deciding on a job offer is to list the pros and cons and then count. If the pros are ____ percent and the cons are ____ or even more slanted toward the pros, then it sounds like a good fit.

separate yourself from the other applicants. show that you really care about the process and appreciate the opportunity. show that you understand traditions and respect the process.

Since not everyone communicates the "thank you for the interview," this is a sure way to:

probationary period

During most employments, it is regularly understood that a person may be terminated (fired) without much justification. This time window is called the _______.

Be willing to take more responsibility for more compensation Stay professional Bring you list of accomplishments

Identify a few tips for turning a performance evaluation into a possible raise negotiation.

ask for ways to improve consider the interview as an opportunity send a thank you note

Identify any of the following that is a positive method for dealing with rejection after the interview.

increase to base salary matching 401K benefits insurance benefits yearly performance-based bonuses signing bonus

Identify items that are proper to negotiate after receiving a job offer.

Focus on your many accomplishments. Start looking for the next job opportunity. Say to yourself, "there were probably many applicants for the position you did not get"

Identify some methods for dealing with rejection after the interview.

What are the insurance benefits packages? What are the travel reimbursements for commuters? When would you like me to start?

Identify the sort of questions that are considered appropriate during negotiation.

salary benefits start date

Identify what is often found in the job acceptance letter.

still send a thank you note for the interview

If a person doesn't get a job, it is appropriate for that person to ____.

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In a survey by the Society of Human Resource Management found ____ out of 10 employers expect some for of negotiation.

the employer might still contact you you just established a possible network

It is a good idea to send a thank you note even if you get turned down for the job because ____.

an e-thank you note

It's always a good idea to send ________ to the interviewer on the same day as the interview.

must be read and signed

Most professional forms of employment will have a job contract that _____.

True

True or false: A person should schedule a special meeting with the employer when requesting a pay raise.

relationships are important and have to be maintained professionalism has to be maintained people don't like to be turned down

Turning down a job offer is a luxury that not all fields have the privilege of experiencing. However, there are some things that have to be considered in the professional community. Keep in mind that _________.

your mission statement.

When negotiating, you should be able to negotiate for all of the following except

networking

When turning down a job offer, never forget about ____.

comes with risk credibility could be at stake

When two different employment offers are in the works, a process called juggling has to occur. With juggling ______.

I want the job, but is there some wiggle room in negotiating more salary?

Which appears to be the most diplomatic way of asking for a greater base salary?

Health care benefits Flexible lunch hour

Which are examples of nonnegotiables?

where your best friend lives

Which is not an important consideration when weighing job offers?

you can dismiss them without repercussion

Which is not reasonable advice when declining an offer?

Everyone in the company probably wanted you to get the job.

Which is not true about a new job?

after you have been offered the job but before you have accepted it

When is it appropriate to negotiate?

when things are at their bleakest, that is usually when things turn around

When it comes to job rejection, the "11th hour principle" briefly states that ________.

dollars

When justifying your value when attempting to get a raise, you should be able to correlate your worth and contribution to the company in terms of _______ saved.

You can ask each employer for a brief hiatus to make your decision.

Which is true about multiple job offers?

negotiate benefits

After the interview and after you receive notice of the job offer, it is now time to _____.

3 to 6 months

For most employments, the probationary period is about ____.

describe the job, salary/benefits, and any negotiated benefits

For professional employments, the job offer acceptance letter will ______.

ask for a short time to consider your options use the 70/30 rule stay diplomatic during negotiations

Identify some tips for dealing with juggling two job offers at the same time.

positives your accomplishments your abilities

Just because your original plan didn't work out, remember that a set-back is not failure. It is a set-back. At times like this, you must focus on _________.

your job description has changed you have more employees your workload has increased you have more responsibilities

Knowing when to ask for a raise can be difficult. Some good reasons to ask include ____________.

job contract

Most professional jobs will have a _____ to seal the deal of employment.

the proportion of pros and cons to a job offer

The 70/30 rule is defined as _______.

scheduled on a day when there are no events planned during a scheduled meeting

The best time to approach your manager when you'd like to discuss a raise in pay is _____.

nonnegotiables

The few items you must have in order to take the job are called _________ .

after the job offer is made

The proper time to ask to negotiate for job benefits is _____.

expected

To employers, it is _____ that many things relating to a job are negotiable.

job description copies of reviews a list of achievements

Which of the following is needed to provide evidence to support a pay raise? _______.

what you spent out of your expense account

Which of the following would not be something you would document as evidence of your contributions?

accomplishments

Dealing with rejection can be overcome by reminding yourself of your number of __________.

negative people people who don't believe in you

When you are beginning to feel negative and need support, keep away from _______.

mid-morning, during a prearranged appointment

When is a good time to broach the topic of a raise?

why you need the money

Probably the top "BAD" reason that to ask for a pay increase is _____.

when you did not reach your quota and therefore did not get a bonus.

All of the following are good opportunities to ask for a raise except