Career and Company

Salary Negotiation

4 articles

Split image: one person climbing a staircase of money, another looking at a distant career peak, illustrating job hopping vs. staying put.
Careers

Job hopping yields higher pay, but the gap is narrowing for 2026.

Digital marketer Anna boosted her salary by 30% in just 18 months by strategically changing jobs three times, leveraging each move for significant financial advancement, according to BBC .

Nathaniel Brooks·July 21, 2026
Diverse professionals networking and collaborating in a bright, modern co-working space, symbolizing career advancement and opportunity.
Careers

How to Use Professional Networking for Career Advancement in 2026

In 2026, 80% of your job or internship search time should be dedicated to professional networking, directly influencing your salary and career growth, according to Mohr.

Nathaniel Brooks·April 30, 2026
Job seeker navigating a complex, data-driven application process, facing high fees for career coaching and reverse recruiting services.
Services

Career coaching and reverse recruiting fees could reach 10% of salary by 2026.

One reverse recruiting agency submits an average of 863 applications per client, charging up to $1,500 per month plus 10% of the first-year salary for this intensive, often automated, effort.

Victor Huang·April 25, 2026
Two business professionals shaking hands over a table, symbolizing a successful negotiation for career and business growth.
Leadership

How to Negotiate for Business and Career Growth

A staggering 85% of Americans who negotiated a job offer were successful in their efforts, according to CNBC .

Alina Petrov·April 12, 2026