If you’re in the final stages of interviewing for a new job or have accepted an offer and are working out the compensation details, it’s time to consider if and how to ask for a signing bonus. Once the exclusive purview of professional athletes and highly paid executives, signing bonuses have become more common as employers vie for top talent and in-demand workers find themselves in the position of deciding between
The process of seeking new job opportunities can be time-consuming and even a bit disheartening, especially if you’ve been at it for a while. Once you find the job opening of your dreams, though, you may have to wait for an offer to come your way or move the process forward yourself by asking the prospective employer for a job. Since asking for a job can be an intimidating experience for
If you’re searching for a new job, you know how hard it is to break through the crowd of applicants for every open position. Since many job openings today are listed exclusively online, getting your resume noticed when hundreds — and maybe even thousands — have been submitted for the same job can be a challenge. One effective way to proceed with a new job search is to bypass those virtual
If you’re on the lookout for a new job that pays well, your timing could not be better. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) figures, the job market is bouncing back — there were 11 million job openings across the country in late 2021 — and all indications point to a rise in opportunities for people with varying levels of experience, skills, and educational credentials in 2022. Don’t have
Letters of recommendation can be valuable assets for aspiring undergraduate and graduate students, new job seekers, and even employees looking to move up in their organization. However, you’ll not only need to determine who to ask — spoiler alert: Your BFF’s mother is not a good reference unless she was also your college professor or you interned at her company — but you also need to establish how and when to
Key TakeawaysFinancial advice is often given freely by well-meaning friends and family. Though well-intended, much of this advice may not always be helpful.With so many financial strategies floating around, some might not fit your specific objectives. Other times, money management tips can be downright toxic to your financial health. To gain insight into the topic of money management advice and whether it’s helpful, we surveyed over 1,000 respondents. Read along
The world wants you to be vanilla. It has a funny way of trying to make you conform, though. Nobody will come right out and say it. Instead, they’ll say things like:If you’re an IWT reader, you’re probably going to make some unconventional choices in your life. Maybe you’ll rent instead of buying. Maybe you’ll start a business. Maybe you’ll spend an extravagant amount on a personal trainer.As you build your
Tell me how this sounds: … and having enough financial security to make it happen.I’m so excited for this post. Why? Because we’re going to take a deep look at my friend Selena Soo’s Rich Life. Selena is a publicity and marketing strategist running a 7-figure business from Puerto Rico, and she shared REAL numbers with us and tells stories about what living a Rich Life means for her. First, let’s
When I was a kid and our family would take a road trip, my dad would tell us to stay in the car while he checked us into a motel. That’s because, to save money, he would get a motel room with 2 single beds — for a family of 6. Then once he got the key, we would quietly go into the room, avoiding the lobby.When we got up
Becoming a fiscally responsible adult is possible at any age and stage of life. Whether you’re in your 20s and worrying about paying off student loan debt or in your 40s and wondering how to ramp up your retirement savings, better money management can help you achieve your goals.Becoming fiscally responsible is largely about changing your relationship with money — how you think about it, manage it, and spend it.
