SALARY NEGOTIATION BY STUDENT

TARA-KAY MILLER

Hello CW Warriors; my name is Tara-Kay Miller

I am working on my bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing with an expected graduation date of September 2023. For my Applied Project Management Concept class final project, I organized a guest speaker event focused on salary negotiations, held on November 15 I selected this topic because, throughout my journey as a student and a professional, it was the one area that was not discussed enough

As I started gaining more experience and obtaining jobs in corporate America, I became aware that many of my peers negotiated their salaries during the job offer process I remember being taken aback and wondering why I did not do the same and why it never crossed my mind that it was perfectly acceptable. Job seekers must be prepared and given the tools to succeed.

Negotiating your initial salary and requesting increases are essential in deciding what position to accept and feeling appreciated at work Asking to be paid what you are worth is not taboo, although perceived as such. The below video features a fun and informative presentation and discussion led by Professional Development Coach Rachael Gatling, owner of Change Your Story Students were shown strategies for researching the labor market, which will aid them in salary negotiations The goal was for students to leave the event feeling empowered and better prepared for the working world.

I hope you find it useful as you prepare to negotiate your next salary offer

By: Tara-Kay Miller

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Nicole has been selected for this distinguished accolade by the Evening College Faculty because of her 3.8+ GPA, demonstrated academic excellence and overall dedication to her studies.

Nicole Filder was born and raised in the Bronx and graduated from Saint Catherine Academy. She previously attended two other colleges before landing at her new home, The College of Westchester. After a long hiatus from the classroom, Nicole decided to return as an adult learner, taking advantage of the great opportunities, flexibility, and valuable education CW has to offer; she is pursing her goal in completing her bachelor’s in Business Administration, and that goal will become a reality for Nicole in May 2024. In addition to Nicole being chosen as Student of the Semester, she was recently recognized as a CWCF Scholar Recipient, receiving the Alumni Scholarship.

Nicole has been in the workforce for over 20 years bringing her many talents to the government sector where she hopes to obtain a more senior level position in an effort to make a difference in her community. Nicole would like to thank her family for their consistent love, support, and motivation while on this journey. We congratulate Nicole on all her accomplishments.