DETERMINING YOUR MARKET WORTH

The unemployment rate continues to climb and although engineering jobs are cropping up here and there, many applicants are applying for one job.  Companies are cost cutting and in most cases trading experience for lower salaries.  It would be realistic to acknowledge that the salary you made previously or currently should be adjusted - the fair market value of your experience should be determined.  Several ways to determine your fair market value include: Networking with peers, Searching out subject matter articles, online income calculators for careers, talking with recruiters.