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Event Spotlight: Workshop for Job Seekers – Salary and Benefits Negotiating

The Beebe Library will be wrapping up its 6 week jobs seminar courses on Monday, Nov. 21 with a workshop covering salary and benefits negotiating.

[Editor's note: Information provided by the Beebe Library]

 For many, discussing compensation with employers is a risky and uncomfortable endeavor, yet it is imperative that people have the necessary tools to advocate for themselves. Is the salary commensurate with your market value? Can allowances be made with respect to additional vacation time and increased stock options?

Strategies will be discussed to help bolster confidence and gain knowledge as it relates to business negotiationsAdvance registration is required.

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The workshop will be run by Gary Gekow, a Senior Employment Specialist with 21 years of recruiting experience in the Boston staffing industry.

Sign up online at http://www.wakefieldlibrary.org/employment-series-signup/, by email at email@wakefieldlibrary.org or by phone at 781-246-6334, x6567.

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Where 345 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880 Next on November 21, 2011 Time 6:30pm–8:30pm Who to bring Everyone Website http://­www.­wakefie­ldlibrary.­org/­library-­news/­employment-­workshops/­ Phone 781-246-6334 Email email@­wakefie­ldlibrary.­org Price Free
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