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Marie Bergeron

Marie Bergeron is the Director of Admissions Development for the Rice University MBA for Executives Program at the Jones Graduate School of Business in Houston, Texas. Marie has enjoyed a long career in academia, marketing and career management consulting, including 25+ years of experience in consulting in the areas of marketing, entrepreneurship, executive coaching, outplacement, and internal corporate career development. Additionally, she was Assistant Professor of Marketing, Global Marketing, Consumer Behavior and Strategy in the Cameron Graduate School of Business at University of St. Thomas for over 20 years. She holds a BS and an MS in Education and Counseling from Louisiana State University, as well as an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Business

How To Negotiate A Job Offer Effectively.

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Question:

Hi Marie. I have an offer for a position, but the salary is a bit low, they offer only 2 weeks of vacation/personal time and the start date is a little inconvenient for me.  How do I negotiate to get a more suitable outcome? 

Sincerely,

Needing more

Marie’s Answer:

Negotiating a compensation package is always tricky, and many job seekers are reluctant to even attempt it.  Here are a few tips, in general, and some specific to your particular case.

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Career Advice, Career Planning and Interview Tips.

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Question from a REEP Blog Reader:

Hi Marie. I recently had a job interview with a great networking connection. Unfortunately, I forgot to send my customary thank you note on time. The interview took place a week ago. I still haven’t heard from anyone and I was wondering if it’s too late to send an email. If it is, is there another way I can go about to express my thanks? Should I mail a card instead? What do you recommend?

Marie’s Answer:

My strongest advice following a solid networking interview is to follow up immediately (within 24 hours) with an email thanking the person for the time and insights they so generously offered.

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Career Advice, Career Planning and Interview Tips.

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Question from a REEP Blog Reader:

Hi Marie, I’m an Assistant Principal at a traditional public school district in Houston. I have a job interview coming up soon for a Principal position and I could really use your help! I was informed that I would be interviewed by a group panel and I am slightly intimidated. What is the best way to present myself as a strong candidate in a stressful situation like this? How can  stand out in my interview amongst other candidates?

Marie’s Answer:

First, let me say that you’re not alone in being a little intimidated by a panel interview.  Personally, I like these a whole lot better than the “beauty parade” or serial interview setup, as you don’t hear repetitive questions, and there is less room for interpretation of what you’ve said, as many are hearing the same thing from you.  Also, individuals can step in and ask for clarification and probe for more information than any one interviewer might not think to do.  This gives you a better chance to sell competencies.  Panel interviews are really easier in many ways than other forms, if you have the right mind set.

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