Now What?
You’ve done it; you got your promotion. Now you need
to figure out what your responsibilities will be, and what’s
going to change or stay the same.
Negotiating Salary
With a new job and new responsibilities, you should see a
larger number on your paycheck. Figure out how to make sure
you’re getting paid what you’re worth.
The Importance of Titles: What’s in a name?
In the age of the dot.com company, it’s not surprising
to see titles like “guru,” “coach,” “evangelist,”
and even “visionary.” But unless you’re at
an internet startup and don’t mind spending time at cocktail
parties explaining exactly what it is you do, you’re
better off accepting more universally recognized job titles.
When you’re negotiating your compensation package as
part of your promotion, don’t forget to ask about your
title. What you’re called may not make a big difference
while you’re at your current company. Should you ever
leave, though, it’s best to have a title that’s
easily understood. Though every company handles things differently,
there is a common vocabulary, with titles such as administrative
assistant, specialist, supervisor, manager, director, etc.
For more information on standardized job titles, refer to
professional organizations in your field or check out human
resource consulting groups such as The
Survey Group or Aon
Consulting.
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