Salary Information
Salary Negotiation
Salary negotiation is an art. It requires that you do your homework on what the market trends are while also considering geographical locations and your worth and value to the organization. Manage your expectations and never be the first to name a figure. There is an abundance of information about negotiating salary, but to get you started review our Salary Negotiation - Online Workshop and page 30 of the Career Development Guide.
NACE Salary Survey
Know your worth! Enter the job search and salary negotiation processes with concrete data. The National Association of Colleges and Employers surveys hundreds of colleges and universities from around the country to collect data on entry-level salaries for both undergraduate and graduate students. These numbers are available by major, functional areas, and employer type. Abbreviated results are posted here. The complete, quarterly report is available in the Career Resource Center (Math/Psych 212).
Vault Online Career Library
The Vault is an Online Career Library. It is a comprehensive career resource aimed at college students featuring Vault's best-selling career and industry books. Also included is exclusive insider information on more than 5000 companies, salary information, plus career advice articles and message boards. It is an essential tool for learning about companies, careers, and ultimately landing that dream job. Use either an @umbc.edu or @alum.umbc.edu email address to request a password. Open the Vault.
Additional Resources
Salary.com
CityTownInfo.com
Career Builder: Salary Information & Calculator
America's Career Infonet
U.S. Deparment of Labor
Economic Research Institute
CareerJournal
QuintCareers: Salary Negotiation
NACE JobWeb: Choosing Among Job Offers
NACE JobWeb: Evaluating Job Offers & Negotiating Salary
Negotiating Flexible Schedules
SalaryExpert.com
Kforce: Salary Wizard
