The Dream Pusher
~ Michael Werner, Dream Jobs To Go

Cool Career Find
Finding Job Salaries in Different Geographical Locations 

Sometimes you’re good, and sometimes you’re lucky. Then again, sometimes you just call on your friends. This Find comes from a long-time friend and associate, Eldon Sarte. Eldon runs the Dirtsmart Netpreneur and is one of the savviest Web guys around. As such, he’s always looking for cool tools and services for his small business and webmaster readers. This one, though, fits right in line with what the Dream Pusher is all about.

Salary.com supplies something called a Salary Wizard that’s really quite clever. And fun. On top of that, it’s a freebie and a pleasure to use. You select an industry or profession, specify a zip code or state/metro area, and choose the exact job title you're curious about. When you then click on Create salary report, the site’s online database spits out the median base salary as well as high- and low-end figures. This is great for job seekers, of course, but if you're trying to figure out how much to charge for your independent services, this is also an excellent place to start. In addition, you’ll also get links to real jobs in your search and classfication area. And, there’s a heck of a whole lot more to pricing your worth (and what the market will bear), obviously, so don't miss their How is this calculated? feature if you need help in this area.

Michael Werner, aka The Dream Pusher, is a writer and publisher who specializes in career and employment issues. You can reach him through his website, Dream Jobs To Go.