Contract Negotiations

Offered a risky, but interesting job proposition? Here's how to negotiate for some financial security if things don't go as planned.

If your company is typical, you get just a few short weeks of vacation a year. Here's how to wrangle for more.

Finding the right job for your skills and interests can be an involved process. Typically, the process will begin with accepting a job interview, which can be done in several different ways.

Nestled in the Austrian Alps, Salzburg is a beautiful, scenic city with a unique attraction hidden within those mountains. Salzburg, translated salt mountain, got its name from its ancient salt...

Virginia sentences a convicted defendant to capital punishment only for certain types of murder. Follow these steps to appeal the verdict.

Burglars often target vehicles, particularly late at night when neighborhoods sleep. If someone breaks into your car to steal its content, or the car itself, follow these steps.

Labor unions exist to represent the workers within a particular industry and protect their interests and rights. A union can bargain on behalf of employees for contract and salary negotiations,...

A strike is a drastic measure. But unless you're willing to give up wages for a period of time, you won't get what you want. Corporations expect you to back down if they push hard. Only by...

If your employees are unionized, chances are that you must deal with occasional union problems that affect worker morale and productivity. You must meet these challenges with a spirit of...

In the excitement of being offered a job, it can be easy to accept a position before thinking through the details. The time following an ititial offer is an excellent time for negotiation. Do your...

Flex time at work can be a major perk. The opportunity to work different hours each day, condense your work week or even work from home part-time can be a great way to achieve a work-life balance....

There are a lot of great reasons to go back to college to get an education, but unfortunately for many people, it can be difficult to pay for school out of your own pocket. Tuition reimbursement...

In this article we will cover the basic rules and steps to becoming a paid Drag Preformer.

Your dreams have come true. Now you need to ensure that production stays on schedule and your producers remain happy. A clearly defined contract is a must if you expect to successfully make your...

Reaching out to potential clients is one of the top challenges that independent contractors face. How you position yourself is critical to how well you'll do, whether you're still carving out your...

So, you have been on your best behavior, haven’t been late or absent for a few months and have been really grinding out the work on your job. How do you go about getting a promotion to a higher...

Many people may not get the job they want because they were horribly on their job interview. Too many times people come to their job interview unprepared thinking that just knowing the functions...

Working as an itinerant laborer has its advantages but at the end of the day you need to watch your own back. Here are some tips to avoid getting stiffed.

If you are a freelance or independent contractor, then you most likely can get a lot of your jobs through bids. The way that this works is that an employer posts an ad for a specific contract...

If you're tired of taking the moral high road and getting nowhere and would like to fast-track your way to the life of instant gratification and numerous pleasures, consider making a deal with the...

The work isn't over just because you belong to a union. Work conditions and the economy change, making it necessary for you to negotiate a contract that is fair to you and the other members. When...

As you sit in traffic trying to make your way to work each day, do you long to be able to telecommute? If your job is one that can easily be done from your home and you are a person who has the...

Temping is a great way to make extra cash while looking for permanent employment. Often we are so desperate for cash we’ll say yes to a temp job that pays way below what we’re worth. Here’s how to...

You've got a master's degree in presenting yourself at a job interview. But it's a two-way street, especially if your skills and experience are in demand. Keeping your eyes open can provide vital...

The process of enlisting into the Army can be bewildering. In this text, I will attempt to help remove some of the mystery from the process. You will learn how to research the Army on the...

Working for years but wages never changes? Talk to your boss and be honest about yourself why you need a raise. Do not threaten to quit if you will not get it. Explain to your manager or head that...

This eHow article explains the confusing process becoming a Directors Guild of America (DGA) 2nd Assistant Director by submitting 600 Production Assistant days to the Commercial Qualifying List.

In today's tech world, it can be easier to have your cake and eat it too! Here are some ideas on how to create a proposal to your boss to obtain a work from home position.

A counter offer is usually an attempt by an employer to get a resigning employee to stay with the company. There are a lot of things to consider before accepting or rejecting a counter offer. In...

When you are job hunting, one of the most difficult things to do is negotiate your salary. This process, in which the company offers one salary and you respond by countering with a different...

Almost everyone feels helpless when the mechanic gives you a bill for repairs. If you have a general knowledge of repair, or have a computer you can do a search on, then you have a chance of...

If you work in warehouse, on the docks or in the construction, maritime or fishing industies, than you know the importance of safety training. While it is required by OSHA for forklifts, it is not...

If you’ve ever done a mural project without a contract, you understand why you need to have one. If you have never done a mural job before, then you can avoid a lot of hassle by writing a...

Modeling is a difficult industry full of disappointment, rejection, competition and pressure. So the last thing you need is a lousy agent. Thus the initial selection, interview and signing process...

Through the art of persuasive negotiation, you can get what you want without destroying the other person. You can provide a win-win solution that both parties are happy with. What follows are 7...

The personal shopping industry has boomed in the past decade thanks to society's hurried lifestyles. Busy families and professionals hire personal shoppers to assist them in shopping for clothing,...

Negotiating a journalism contract is more difficult than you might think. In the current competitive job climate where dwindling advertising dollars affect publishers' bottom lines, the writer is...

Picking a TV News Agent is one of the most important decisions a broadcast journalist will make in their career. A good agent can open doors otherwise closed to the "agentless" talent. They can...

Yes, there is such a thing as career value and it varies from person to person. Your career value is the combination of several factors. The higher you rank on each factor, the higher your career...

When starting a new job, one of the most important issues to consider is salary. This can also be one of the most difficult subjects to talk about with the company who's hiring you. To get the...

Publishing a new magazine can be exciting and time-consuming, especially when it comes to the endless number of decisions you have to make. One of the biggest decisions is choosing a printing...

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