Career Resources
Tips for Contract Negotiation, Using the AAPA Salary Report
Every day, PA Career Coach Jennifer Hohman uses the AAPA Salary Report to help her clients negotiate their employment contracts. In this article, Jennifer shares how she leverages the Salary Report for her client’s benefit.
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Your Top 5 Career Questions Answered by the PA Career Coach
Jennifer Anne Hohman, the PA Career Coach, answers the top five questions we heard from PAs this year. She offers her expert advice on asking for a raise, negotiating (and renegotiating) your salary, how to land a job as a new grad, and more.
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4 Non-Salary Negotiations PAs Need to Consider
For most professionals, the words “negotiate” and “salary” often go hand-in-hand. But when employers can’t increase your salary offer, you may find them willing to increase or improve other areas of the benefits package to entice you to work for them.
PA Student to PA: Navigating the Transition
While the transition from program to practice may seem overwhelming and nerve-wracking, PA students can set themselves up for a successful career start with these tips.
Career Experts Offer PAs Advice on Contract Negotiation
Three career experts offer their advice on AAPA member-submitted contract negotiation questions.
Boundaries and Professional Wellbeing
PAs need to create professional boundaries as part of a healthy career.
Getting the Most Out of Your Benefits Package
This article covers ways of using the in-depth benefits data uniquely offered by AAPA to make the most of your contract negotiation.
Pros and Cons of Signing a PA Employment Contract
Is it always in a PA’s interest to have an employment contract? Are there some situations in which it is better to go without one?
Assessing an Offer: Key Questions to Consider
Congratulations—you’ve been offered the job! Now you need to assess the offer and build a negotiation strategy.
Effective and Career Healthy Contract Negotiation
Advice on how to negotiate a contract.