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Paper Trails and Bureaucratic Ballet

HR Digest

Hi Jane, Back in September, I landed my dream job, even though the offered salary was a bit below the standard. Here’s where it gets interesting—normally, it takes over a year to fill a position like mine, but within three months, they had someone less qualified interviewed.

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Effective Job Hunting Techniques for Optimum Result

HR Digest

Many people embark on a career because it can help them achieve their goals, such as acquiring more knowledge and experience, taking on more responsibility, or earning higher salaries. But finding a career that best suits you takes time and your career will likely shift throughout your working life.

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Salary Negotiation: It’s Not a Zero Sum Game

UpstartHR

When I was recruiting, I wanted to find out from the candidate early on, whether through a job application question or through an informal conversation, what sort of salary range they were looking for. On the other hand, I can recall a conversation with a manager of mine I trusted completely to do what was right.

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Ranking the Top 6 Big Data Jobs of 2022

Professionals Alternative

Data science ranks high in terms of demand, and most related jobs come with a comfortable salary. Depending on your skill and experience, yearly salaries range anywhere from $61,000 to $150,000 with excellent potential for growth. Salary : According to Glassdoor , the average salary for a data scientist is about $108,000.

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10 High-Paying Jobs You Can Get Without a College Degree

HR Digest

According to Payscale.com , the average annual salary for computer programmers is $64,450 —A testament to why it sits at the top of the list of jobs that don’t require a degree. Computer programming is one of the best jobs that doesn’t require a degree. If you enjoy coordinating things, then this position might be perfect for you.

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Majority of UK job roles still pay men more than women

cipHR

Over a year, this could easily add up to a gender pay difference of several thousand pounds (or more, depending on base salary). Far more needs to be done by employers, and quickly, to reduce embedded salary discrepancies and ensure people are fairly rewarded for the value they bring to an organisation. million people (4.9

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Top Careers for HR Professionals to Pursue

HR Digest

The position is highly lucrative, and one can charge a retainership or a percentage of the salary. These can include fire, chemical, children's safety, recreational and sports, and industries that are considered high risk such as mining, etc. It is all about knowing and tapping the right people and sources.