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Salary Bands & Offers
Articles in Salary Bands & Offers.
Pricing a Trade Job Posting: Setting a Compliant, Accurate Wage Range
A posted wage range that's too narrow invites no applicants; too wide invites a lowball accusation. Here's how to set the range correctly.
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Loaded Labor Rate vs Base Wage: Why Your Bid Rate Isn't Your Offer
The wage you offer and the rate you bid are two different numbers. Here's how to build both correctly, starting from a cited BLS base wage.
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How to Write Trade Job Descriptions Using O*NET (Skills, Tasks, Pay Range)
A vague job post attracts vague applicants. O*NET hands you the skills and tasks; BLS hands you the pay range.
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How to Write a Competitive Trade Job Offer (That Doesn't Get Countered)
The candidate just countered. Here's how to build offers that land the first time - backed by data, not a hunch.
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Apprentice, Journeyman, Master: Building Multi-Level Trade Pay Bands
Your crew isn't one wage - it's a ladder. Here's how to set apprentice, journeyman, and master bands from a single occupation.
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Setting Your Spread Buffer: How Wide Should a Trade Pay Band Be?
Too narrow and good candidates fall outside; too wide and the band means nothing. Here's how to set the spread.
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Which Wage Percentile Should You Pay? Choosing Your Market Anchor
The percentile you anchor to is a strategy decision, not a math one. Here's how to choose for your shop and your market.
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