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We talk about what to do (and what not to do!) on your first day on the job. For the show notes or to send us a message visit: https://www.bizandmayhem.com. Please support the show for only $3 bucks a month! Visit Pateron at: https://www.patreon.com/join/BAMpodcast/signup?ru=%2Fjoin%2FBAMpodcast%2Fcheckout%3Frid%3D6762683http%253A%252F%252F%26

For the show notes or to send us a message visit: https://www.bizandmayhem.com. Please support the show for only $3 bucks a month! Visit Pateron at: https://www.patreon.com/join/BAMpodcast/signup?ru=%2Fjoin%2FBAMpodcast%2Fcheckout%3Frid%3D6762683http%253A%252F%252F%26 Negotiations Do's and Don't's: Don't: 1. Don't bring up salary first. This tends to give way to the idea that you are only interested in money. Employers pay for skills and talents not your desire for money. Money might be a driver but it should not be the only reason for applying for a position. 2. Don't make up a number. If you are applying for a role have an idea of what that role is worth, and, more importantly, why that role is worth that amount. That doesn't mean that is what you will earn but it should align pretty close to your desired salary. 3. Don't take the first offer given to you. It's not as though a potential employer wants to undercut you but they aren't going to just give away the bank, either. A little-known fact about negotiation is that more employers expect you to negotiate and will, often, be let down when you don't. 4. Don't go overboard or get greedy. Do's: 1. Do know the market value of the role. This means you are going to do some research, which can include internet searches to talking with professionals within the industry, if not the company you have applied with. Get an idea of what the going salary range is. 2. Do expect to go back and forth with the negotiation. No one should be trying to "win" when it comes to negotiation but there should be a happy medium where both parties feel good about the deal. 3. Do press your luck, a little. Being aggressive with your negotiation strategy is important in receiving an offer you will accept. Being unreasonable is another story! 4. Do have a strategy. Don't go all willy-nilly into a negotiation. Have a salary range you are comfortable with, maybe a sign on bonus range that you would sweeten the deal and perhaps some vacation. If you are not sure the company you applied with offers sign on bonuses or the like research and find out. 5. DO reflect on your interview to help create your negotiation strategy. You got an offer for a reason and those reasons are great for building your case when negotiating. Many employers will encourage you to negotiate by asking you to qualify your counter offer. So do it. Use your experience and specialized skills to support why you deserve more salary or that sign on bonus or vacation. Don't just expect it but know your why for it. 6. DO watch for red flags. If more than a few things seem off, it may not be a good company to work for. 7. Do be brave! Most of all, don't be afraid. Practice your negotiation strategy in your head or with someone that you feel comfortable with. Rolling over and playing dead at the first offer doesn't speak to the skill set you likely sold your potential employer on during the interview. You made the first impression at the interview now back it up with your negotiation skills. 8. Do be time sensitive. Respond within a day. You don't have to respond in 5 minutes, but don't let it hang. If you need a few days to respond, let them know.

In this episode, Chris and Tara talk all about tips for interviews. If you being interviewed or giving one, this show has some help for you! Learn what to bring to an interview and what to ask (and not), and if your giving an interview we give some tips for getting the interview off to a good start and the types of questions your shouldn’t ask.

In the first of our four part series on getting hired, Chris and Tara talk all about resumes! They cover format, writing tips, submitting your resume and more. Tune in to find out all the best info about writing your best resume!

To cancel or not to cancel that is the question. How do you feel about cancel culture? Do you cancel others? See the show notes at www.bizandmayhem.com (you can also subscribe to our Patreon page there).

Should companies be social justice warriors? Our listeners weigh in. PLUS Tebow Gets a Deal, Ransomware causes panic and Twitter is two-faced. Get all the show notes at www.bizandmayhem.com

Should job postings have salary ranges? In the news - flying turtles, Josh's get in a fight, going to Mars, Cops on LeBron James 

Who buys dinner? Police shooting in Ohio, Was justice served in the Derek Chauvin trial? Girl Eagle Scouts, Parlor is back on Apple App Store 

Understanding Your Role at Work, Flip Flop Fauci, F150’s power houses, Kansas lost $600 mil, Be "Less White", Cruz debacle, Tiger Woods Crash, Gina Carano On Disney Firing, Blue dogs, United Airlines engine failure, and more. Visit www.bizandmayhem.com for the show notes.

How to Respond to Negative Behavior at Work, Not-My-Fault-Cuomo, ‘Gorilla Glue girl’ Tessica Brown returns home, Britney Spears' Update, Disney Fans want Gina Back, Facebook and Apple Fued over Privacy, 500 mousetraps and how vax work, Twitter liberals celebrate Rush Limbaugh's death. For the show notes visit www.bizandmayhem.com

Why Going "Above and Beyond" Can Hurt Your Career and a Crap ton of news...Trump Impeachment, Jeep Superbowl Commercial, Time Magazine admits election rigged, Amazon keeps the tips, Bezos steps down, and Texas Police chief has way too many women. For the show notes visit: www.bizandmayhem.com

Career Risks and Career Rewards, Return of the Psaki, National Guard get the COVID at the capital, Raised insulin price?, Google Plan To Replace The Need For College Degrees With Six-month Certificates, National Guard soldiers ordered home by governors amid outrage over being moved to Capitol parking garage, One hour after Biden inaugurated, WHO changes COVID testing criteria...and more! For the show notes visit www.bizandmayhem.com!

Show Me MORE Money!, Career Fails and spelling, New Sheriff in town - Here is what Biden is changing, Impeachment is a political hack job, New Political Party?, Elon Musk and Big Tech Hate Speech, Entitled Kids, Where are people moving to?, CIA UFO Documents,  For the show notes visit www.bizandmayhem.com

Take Charge of Your Career, How to devastate employee morale, Trump the best at being impeached? Big Horned Guy who Stormed Capital, Ted Lasso / Apple TV, Run Hide Fight. Get the show notes at www.bizandmayhem.com

Career - Crucial Conversations and From Full House to the Big House. News - How to write a good cover letter, Teacher Union Leader - Do as I say, not as I do, Life after COVID - Big Nude Boat, Money for Nothing and the Checks Free, Mayhem in the house DC. Media Madness - Hunting Hitler and Hidden Figures. For the show notes visit www.bizandmayhem.com

Russia hacks US government servers, Space Force members get a new name, new years and your career, career fail - let it go. "The Last Narc", Social Media Explained. For the show notes, visit www.bizandmayhem.com

I Accidentally Became A Meme: Overly Attached Girlfriend, When to Lead and When to Follow, "I love micromanagers" ...said no one ever. Get the show notes at www.bizandmayhem.com and look for Episode 20!

Creating Empathy in the Workplace, Tax the Rich for $58, Reverse aging?, Baby Yoda Gotta Eat! Get the show notes at www.bizandmayhem.com and look for Episode 19!

When Will the Election be Over????, German party poopers, 3 Simple Ways to Be More Influential at Work, Blackmagic Mini Pro ISO. Get the show notes at www.bizandmayhem.com and look for Episode 18!

Report bloopers, groupthink dangers, a big WHOOP, and favorite media picks (Tara gets creepy, again)! Get the show notes at www.bizandmayhem.com