Be salary savvy, but consider your holistic needs
The demand for healthcare professionals is consistent and not showing any signs of decline. Independent healthcare providers are working harder than ever to engage and retain top talent with employer value propositions recognised as a prime growth strategy. Professional development programs, digital innovation, enhanced employee reward schemes, competitive salaries, and promotion of diverse inclusive cultures are key areas targeted in this approach.
As a result, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in healthcare or make a career move. When navigating the job market, the salary offered plays a pivotal part in your decision-making process, but there are other things to consider. The healthcare industry is seeing a rise of the ‘savvy candidate’ that considers not only the gross salary but the work commute, company culture, aligned values, and professional development.
At Fertility Talent, we support this approach and actively encourage job seekers to consider their holistic needs when pursuing a career move. A job can affect your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being; therefore, it is crucial to find a good company fit, benefiting both the individual and employer.
We advocate early dialogue in the recruitment process where questions and potential points of negotiation can be discussed openly. This might involve clarifying salary packages, career advancement opportunities, or remote working options. Being transparent from the offset protects everyone’s time; there is nothing worse than a recruitment process failing in the final round due to the right questions not being asked earlier.
Before you even enter discussions with prospective employers, consider your holistic needs and map out the monetary value of your current benefits package so you have a comparison ready.
Top tips!
Map out the monetary value of your current pay award so you can compare the benefits on offer and review any associated financial loss.
Consider the variables that will impact your holistic needs.
Qualify the salary on offer at the start of the recruitment process. There is nothing more frustrating for an employer than when the recruitment process fails at the offer stage because of budget constraints not meeting the candidates undisclosed salary expectations.
Do not assume that the employer will match your salary expectation. Negotiating salaries is a skill that requires effective communication and diplomacy, not possessed by all hiring managers. This is your career move; it is your job to manage this effectively!
Find out how Fertility Talent can support your next career move, call us on 01904 230002.