ykonwanderer

Keep in mind that this is in Canadian dollars, based on the higher cost of *everything* here.  Plus, we haven’t experienced quite the acute recession here.

Great idea, I think I will do that.  Although I’m not sure how much current data the faculty would have (pretty sure the majority of them no longer have their own practice).
 

This is great advice!
 
So obviously I will only mention anything if they bring it up first.  I’m thinking if I do some negotiating I will just mention the GIS experience that I have (which garners a higher salary on its own), the years of construction experience I have (they do a lot of CA stuff).  I know specifically when they hired me as an in…[Read more]

I do know that only two years ago people were graduating from my school and getting offered that much.  One person was offered 50k.  Granted, that was two years ago, right before the downturn.  All I know is that anything under 40K was considered low…
 
I will be happy with the average at 43K but am just hoping to get a bit more if possible, sin…[Read more]

I think generally due to the CAD usually being lower than the USD, that salaries are a little bit higher here than down there, so high 40’s would probably be more like low 40’s down in the states. (?)  
 
Maybe not…

Ok thanks guys.  Yeah I’m grateful for the job offer, (not official yet) and I know in this economy I should just take whatever I can get.  Although I know we have not been hit as hard as some countries have and there is still hiring going on…
 
I guess if they ask me what salary I would expect I can start in the high 40’s?  Or does a quote tha…[Read more]

On that note, what’s your opinion of online portfolio sites? I was thinking sending a pdf (which can be fairly easily edited) and sending a link to an online portfolio would be the most convenient way for employers to view my work.

Hi guys, thanks for the responses! Brittany to answer your question it’s going to be geared towards employers.