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December 30, 2022 36 mins

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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?

 
Related Resources

Recruitment Tips Pt 1 

NATA Career Center

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