Are You Earning What You’re Worth?
March 16th, 2010The only way to know for sure whether you’re earning what you’re worth is to do a little digging. You need to find out what employees with similar backgrounds (i.e. work history and education) in similar positions as you earn.
Why determine your worth? So when you’re negotiating a salary for that new job in Everett, or ready to ask for a raise at your existing job, you’ll have the facts to back yourself up. Here are some places you can find out the going price for an employee like you:
Online BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has gathered comprehensive information for specific jobs and specific industries. The data provided offers information on median earnings, as well as outlooks for particular kinds of positions – for instance, whether or not hiring for administrative assistants will be on the rise, or the decline, over the next few years.
With that said, the information is based on national averages and doesn’t take into account your geographical location. So salaries for positions you are qualified for in Everett may be higher or lower than the national average.
Salary websites
There are lots of websites out there that specialize in salary information – just Google the word “salary.” You can do salary searches by job title, education, location, and years of experience.
Professional association websites
Websites for professional associations might be one of the most accurate sources for salary information. Many times, they conduct salary surveys and are able to offer a detailed breakdown of salaries for different positions within a certain industry. The only downside is that in order to access the information, you may need to become a site subscriber.
If you’re searching for a job in Everett and wondering what you’re worth, please contact Northwest Staffing. Not only can we help you determine the salary you should be asking for, but we can also give you access to a variety of rewarding job opportunities throughout Everett and beyond. Contact us today to learn more.
