If you’ve been paying attention to the job market, you know that it’s a job seekers market. What does that mean? As a job seeker, you’ve got the advantage. There are more jobs than people to do them which means you have opportunities and the upper hand when it comes to negotiating.
Experts agree that the best time to negotiate a higher salary is when you’re looking for a job. Knowing that companies are in need of qualified candidates puts the job seeker in the perfect position to ask for more money up front. Employers may also be willing to hire candidates with less skills and offer on the job training to meet position requirements, which also puts the employee on the path to building a career that may have been more out of reach.
What to do in a job seeker’s market:
- Research Career Salaries
My Next Move is connected with the RIASEC self assessment and will help you figure out which careers are heading in a positive direction and what to expect regarding salary ranges. This information will help you negotiate a pay rate once a job offer is given.
- Pursue new training opportunities.
Are you looking to finish a degree or complete a certification? There are many options through the University of Hawaii Maui College and The Maui American Job Center.
Our new normal has seen an influx in work-from-home opportunities. If you’re looking for something flexible or part-time from home, visit our remote work page. Remote Ready Hawaii is a program with training and job placement that is ready to put you to work.
We are living in a unique time. Now is the time to take advantage of opportunities that may not come around again. Be sure to complete your online profile, upload a picture and a resume and know that an employer is looking for you. If you need assistance with this site or would like to talk to someone in depth about your options, contact us and we’ll direct you to the right person.
