How Do I Handle Compensation Questions on an Interview?

Posted On: Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Compensation can be one of the most important determining factors in your decision to accept a new job. It can also be one of the most awkward questions to discuss on an interview, but there are ways to handle salary conversations with poise and professionalism. Read More

Evaluating Job Offers: Don’t Compare Apples to 8-Tracks

Posted On: Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Eight-Track. Beta-max. HD-DVD. FlipVideo. HP Touchpad. They all had some very meaningful traits in common. They were phenomenal concepts. They were flashy. They looked great on paper. They had great visceral appeal. They satisfied our thirst for immediate gratification. In the end, however, the purchase of these products proved a myopic consumer decision.

Unfortunately, New York technology job seekers can make similar career moves by selecting positions based solely on initial compensation and/or an impressive title. Read More