April 2023
Beginner to intermediate
1400 pages
20h 20m
English
7
by Rebecca Knight
Your job title isn’t everything—but it does matter. When you’re offered a new role or have been in the same position for some time, how should you think about what title you deserve? How do you decide whether it’s worth negotiating? If you don’t think you can get a raise, should you even ask for a change in your title? And what about the other side of the coin: How should you respond if your boss offers you a promotion in title—with no raise?
When accepting a new position or angling for a promotion, most people tend to focus on salary negotiation. But your job title should also be part of the equation, says Margaret Neale, professor at Stanford Graduate School ...