May 20, 2021Top Questions to Ask in a Job Interview to Get the Best DealIf you’re searching for some good questions to ask in a job interview, you might be in the midst of a negotiation process. …Jobs6 min readJobs6 min read
May 20, 2021The 10x Commandments of Job Offer Negotiations for CandidatesIf you’re looking for some job offer negotiation best practices, you’ve come to the right place. At 10x Ascend, we’ve helped negotiate job offers for candidates engaging with the likes of Facebook, Square, Google, HSBC, and more. …Jobs7 min readJobs7 min read
Sep 10, 2020What’s Keeping You from Being Truly 10x: Donning the “Other Hat”From the new book Game Changer: How to be 10x in the Talent Economy You’ll never be 10x until you’re comfortable donning “the other hat.” If you hold dear an image of yourself as primarily the talent or primarily the management, switching hats will likely not come easily. Even those…Management3 min readManagement3 min read
Aug 27, 2020What Every 10xer Should Know About Their WorthFrom the new book Game Changer: How to be 10x in the Talent Economy Today, the exceptionally talented matter more than ever. Consider yourself 10x if: You are in a constant state of evolution and improvement, fueled by curiosity, ambition, and an insatiable desire to do more and do it…Talent4 min readTalent4 min read
Feb 20, 2020Employment List of Expectations And Priorities (L.E.A.P.)How the adoption of an entirely new practice could balance the power dynamic between employers and job candidates. — When talking about employment, you often hear people say things like, “It’s a two-way street.” Or, “You’re interviewing the company just as much as they’re interviewing you.” These common sayings hold a lot of merit and should be embraced by those entering a job interview or negotiation. But when we…Tech8 min readTech8 min read
Feb 20, 2020Hire Slow, Rent Fast: Why Companies Need Freelancers Now More Than EverThey used to say “hire slow, fire fast.” Then it was “hire fast, fire fast.” Mantras like these are born in reaction to the workplace realities of a given time. They reflect our approaches to management, operational strategy, and the job market in general. …Tech6 min readTech6 min read
Published in10x Ascend·Feb 13, 2020Negotiate PTO Like a Pro: 3 Expert Tips to KnowAs much as we all love to work, there is nothing quite like getting paid to take a little break. Paid time off (PTO) (aka vacation time) is a key benefit for W2 employees at most companies, and in this post we’ll discuss how to get more of it. Our…Negotiation7 min readNegotiation7 min read
Jan 23, 2020Lifestyle Calculator Series | Chapter 5: Work Life BalanceThis is the final chapter of our 5-part series in which we discuss the various elements you might want to consider when entering an employment negotiation. …Jobs7 min readJobs7 min read
Jan 23, 2020Lifestyle Calculator Series | Chapter 4: PurposeThis is part 4 of our 5-part series in which we break down the various elements you may want to consider when entering a job offer negotiation. …Jobs9 min readJobs9 min read
Jan 23, 2020Lifestyle Calculator Series | Chapter 3: ParticipationThis is part 3 of our 5-part series in which we break down the 24 unique elements you may want to consider when entering a job offer negotiation. …Negotiation8 min readNegotiation8 min read
