Session 3: Making the Most of Online Job Banks
March 2, 2000
NationJob
Network
http://www.nationjob.com
The salary calculator
1. Click on the following link to get to the NationJob Network Salary Calculator. http://www.homefair.com/calc/salcalc.html?NETSCAPE_LIVEWIRE.src=NJ
2. Imagine you are moving from NY to another state within the United States. NationJob Network will calculate the salary you will need to keep your standard of living in your new home. Choose New York as "from state" and a state of your choice as "to state".
3. Click on
"Show Cities". Enter salary, choose cities, housing preference and click on
"Calculate".
Do you need a higher
or lower salary to keep your standard of living if you move? What is the difference?
What reasons do you think are behind the difference?
4. To get more information, compare the two cities by clicking on "Free City Reports".
5. Choose the same states and cities and complete the provided form with required information.
6. Click on "Create My Reports".
What are some factors contributing to the difference in salaries needed in the two cities? (Consider the cost of living, price and rent of apartments, population, etc.)
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