
CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips Pt. 2
12/30/22 • 36 min
Who makes the ultimate decision on compensation packages? How can knowing this help you when discussing compensation with a future employer?
The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including economic, social and health care related issues.
The “CompensATion ConversATion” series, available through “The NATA-Cast” podcast, focuses on what the task force has identified as the five stages in the life cycle of employment: fundamentals, recruitment, advancement, retention and separation. Each of these cycles will feature an in-depth discussion on potential strategies and solutions to some of the more commonly faced issues found in each stage.
In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, talks with Jennifer Brown, ATC, and Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, CPT to continue the conversation from the previous episode, “CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips.” This discussion takes a closer look at what employers look for when trying to fill a position, how much leverage they have when negotiating a salary for a position and how young professionals can prepare for these conversations during the recruitment stage. This episode addresses things like:
- Should you apply for a job if you don’t meet the qualifications? And what should you expect in terms of compensation if you do?
- How can growing your network help all parties involved in the recruitment process?
- How does the reference call affect compensation for the employer and the potential employee?
- When and how often should you have the compensation conversation with your employer?
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Who makes the ultimate decision on compensation packages? How can knowing this help you when discussing compensation with a future employer?
The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including economic, social and health care related issues.
The “CompensATion ConversATion” series, available through “The NATA-Cast” podcast, focuses on what the task force has identified as the five stages in the life cycle of employment: fundamentals, recruitment, advancement, retention and separation. Each of these cycles will feature an in-depth discussion on potential strategies and solutions to some of the more commonly faced issues found in each stage.
In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, talks with Jennifer Brown, ATC, and Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, CPT to continue the conversation from the previous episode, “CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips.” This discussion takes a closer look at what employers look for when trying to fill a position, how much leverage they have when negotiating a salary for a position and how young professionals can prepare for these conversations during the recruitment stage. This episode addresses things like:
- Should you apply for a job if you don’t meet the qualifications? And what should you expect in terms of compensation if you do?
- How can growing your network help all parties involved in the recruitment process?
- How does the reference call affect compensation for the employer and the potential employee?
- When and how often should you have the compensation conversation with your employer?
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CompensATion ConversATion: Recruitment Tips
When does recruitment start? Here’s a hint: It’s not when you send in your résumé.
The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including economic, social and health care related issues.
The “CompensATion ConversATion” series, available through “The NATA-Cast” podcast, focuses on what the task force has identified as the five stages in the life cycle of employment: fundamentals, recruitment, advancement, retention and separation. Each of these cycles will feature an in-depth discussion on potential strategies and solutions to some of the more commonly faced issues found in each stage.
This episode covers the recruitment stage. It includes advice to job seekers on making sure a job is right for them, when to approach the topic of compensation and how to show value throughout the recruitment process. This episode isn’t just for job seekers – recruiters can also learn from this conversation. Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, talks with Jennifer Brown, ATC, and Emily Mulkey, MS, LAT, ATC, CPT to dive deeper.
Brown is the senior associate athletic director for sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, and gives important insight from the perspective of someone who actively recruits and hires athletic trainers. Mulkey, a staff athletic trainer at Youngstown State University, brings her own perspective as a young professional who has recently gone through the recruitment process. This episode will discuss:
- How knowing what goes on in both sides of recruitment can help you when considering a new position
- How to ask about compensation in the interview process
- How to decline or negotiate an offer
- How showing your value in your current position can help you when applying for positions in the future
Resources Mentioned
College University Value Model
Worth to Value: How do you define?
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CompensATion ConversATion: Prepare to Play the Game
How can you prepare for the compensation conversation? What are some ways you can be prepared before representing yourself in front of your employers?
The NATA AT Compensation Task Force was formed in August 2021 with the purpose of investigating what influences compensation for athletic trainers, including economic, social and health care related issues.
The “CompensATion ConversATion” series, available through “The NATA-Cast” podcast, focuses on what the task force has identified as the five stages in the life cycle of employment: fundamentals, recruitment, advancement, retention and separation. Each of these cycles will feature an in-depth discussion on potential strategies and solutions to some of the more commonly faced issues found in each stage.
In this episode, Murphy Grant, LAT, ATC, NASM-PES, chair of the task force and host of this series, interviews Jason Daffner, JD, CPA , and Rick Griffin, MS, LAT, ATC to give you some real examples of how to represent yourself and show your value to your employer.
Daffner is an attorney who represents many athletic trainers and other clients in the area of sports law, employment law and corporate law. He will go over scenarios you need to prepare for when negotiating a better salary for yourself and will even give you some ideas of creative ways you can ask for more compensation.
Griffin has worked as an athletic trainer in professional sports for more than 40 years and has even spent some time with the professional rodeo. He has learned a lot along the way and wants to share insider tips on how to have the conversation about compensation with your employers.
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