I just wasn’t comfortable asking for my worth!
Dear Cynthia, I received an offer today, for a management role within a large company and will have three direct reports. The recruiter...
- 5 min
I started investing in myself - now I earn $500k per year
A few months ago, I started a new job as head of data strategy at a major investment firm. The position didn’t exist until I joined the...
- 2 min
Can I ask for a promotion that's 2 levels higher than my current position?
Dear Cindy, I recently had my 6 month review at my company, which went extremely well! Leadership clearly has great expectations for me,...
- 1 min
I want to negotiate before I accept the job offer.
I am trying to figure out where I fit in, given my skill and experience level, to gauge whether the offer is fair.
- 6 min
HOW TO ASK FOR A RAISE
Thinking of asking for a raise? You’re probably feeling apprehensive and this is normal: talking about money is still taboo, and many of...
- 3 min
Tired of being your own boss? Use these proven tips to land the full-time role you want
So many of us have dreams of entrepreneurship. But what happens when you follow that dream and then decide to return to corporate life?...
- 2 min
Dear Cindy......No salary adjustments and no bonus - my hands are tied!
Hi Cindy, I joined a Management Consulting firm back in November. I attempted to negotiate the salary but was denied the pay I asked for....
- 5 min
The Negotiation Process and Flow
Congratulations! You’ve survived the interview process and you’ve been offered the job. Success is in your sights, and if you can manage...
- 4 min
“I used these power phrases to negotiate for the first time--and they worked!”
By Mary Dulatre I used to think negotiating was only for cutthroat corporate execs--not those who work in non-profit or academia, like...
- 2 min
Dear Cindy - I made mistakes and left myself $35k short!
Good Morning Cynthia, I was unemployed from April 2019 to January 2020. I finally accepted a job with a non-profit organization. I asked...
- 2 min
Dear Cindy ............. I'm Pregnant!
Dear Cindy, I'm starting a new job for a national education group where I will spearhead an international teacher program. Some travel...
- 2 min
No one is ever ready!
Most of our clients still feel a sense of the unknown when trying to negotiate or get ahead.
- 5 min
I asked for the moon, and got it!
The base compensation was about average for the role and I knew I could nudge it up. After a lot of thought, I instead said,
- 2 min
Dear Cindy..................I'm concerned unforeseen expenses will effect my salary review.
Dear Cynthia, Last year I made a career change to work on the Hill. Having no experience other than an internship 4 years ago, I accepted...
- 1 min
Dear Cindy..................I'm eager to make the right impression!
Dear Cynthia, I'll be graduating this the summer and starting my career in Asset Management in NYC. I’m joining a large firm with 10,000+...
- 2 min
We all need a little transparency right now.
There are a lot of helicopters above Brooklyn. And they're loud. To this noise, overlay the spirit of the protesters and the devastation...
- 4 min
Own, don't help. That's How You Get Ahead!
Make your resume tell your story--not your boss’s!
- 1 min
Dear Cindy.............. I'm Getting Nowhere With Negotiations!
Good Morning Cynthia, I was recently offered a new role, which I am excited about. I tried using all the negotiating tips I learned...
- 7 min
CAN I NEGOTIATE THAT? SURE YOU CAN!
Outlining what those needs are before you start can create a more balanced work dynamic. Make this list part of your negotiation process.
- 2 min
Dear Cindy..............Salary Slayer!
Dear Cindy, I am currently interviewing for a job, and at the end of my last interview they asked me for my salary requirement. I was...