I'm researching possible careers since I'm very undecided about my major. I logged onto the occupational handbook at bls.gov and the avg. salary that's posted there is MUCH lower than what is posted on salary.com. So, has anyone used the salary.com site before?
** And if you have a job aftter getting your degree, is it quite accurate to what the site says? Thanks!!
2006-07-25 15:05:46 · 6 answers · asked by Avigail 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
This is a handbook that uses statistics. As always, your states' salary for that occupation may differ from that posted by the government. Having a major in a field of study is one thing, but using that field is another. I used the, "...Occupational Handbook" as a guide toward a decent guess. The projected need for that career in the future was the most useful portion for me.
Contact someone in your field of interest. You do not need to know them.
Ask them questions (interview) them to find out what they really do when 'on the job.'
Obtain a yearly budget summary from that company or a few different companies in the same field. In that they list the average starting wage for someone in that field for their company. Use this as a bargaining tool when negotiating a salary when you are hired by THAT PARTICULAR company.
Check on the Benefits and incentives. If there are no benefits, none will be shown.
Talk to people. "Cold Call." You'd be suprised at how many people/companies will let you follow around one of the employees for a day to see what the job is really like. So many companies and people really enjoy showing someone what they do for a career. Ask them questions throughout the day when one pops into your head.
Most of all: Enjoy what you do. Then you'll never have to work a day in your life. I believe Tom Sawyer said that.
2006-07-25 15:29:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The salary/remuneration for a particular job is the market value for a particular profession and designation at the city/town where the office is located. Job postings at websites like Monster, Yahoo HotJobs and Careerbuilder carry information about salaries. The Govt Dept of Labor, (www.bls.gov) Bureau of statistics has information about median salaries for different professions and details of additional compensation offered. Other online resources are salary.com and payscale. Your salary will also depend on your educational qualification and how you handle your career.
More details and links to relevant websites available at http://tinyurl.com/rndxq
2006-07-28 02:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grads never earn as much as salary predictors say. You usually start out on bottom rung no matter what. (unless you move to a bigger city, in which case you earn less overall because you have to pay so much for accom and transport. Most start below the average wage.
2006-07-25 22:10:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not always. It depends on your employer. The site said I should be make at least 7000 more than I was and that was the low end on the chart. It is a good starting place though.
2006-07-25 22:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by Beth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did 2x today for other Askers:), I live in New YOrk and I would definitely say the salaries given for working in NY is right on. It costs alot to live comfortable here.
2006-07-25 22:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quite inaccurate. I looked up some jobs I know and found the salary range to be inflated as much as 200%.
2006-07-26 01:05:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋