| There are 7 key steps which can be used to help | | | | Step 4: |
| you in negotiating an appropriate starting salary at | | | | You can ask for more. Expect that you will be |
| anew job. | | | | offered first the bottom end of what the company |
| If you keep these tips in mind while discussing salary | | | | is willing to pay you. This gives you room to |
| with your new employer, it will help you to attain fair | | | | negotiate 10%-20% higher than the first number |
| payment for your work. These suggestions will not | | | | mentioned. A good manager or employer will lowball |
| secure you an exuberant amount of money, but will | | | | you in order to leave room to negotiate. Don't be |
| simply help you to convince your boss to pay you a | | | | offended, but use this starting amount as a point to |
| fair salary that you deserve. | | | | begin working toward an acceptable salary for both |
| Step 1: | | | | parties. |
| Put off talking about the salary for as long as | | | | Step 5: |
| possible. If you give a definite figure too early in the | | | | Know the limit. Don't push beyond a reasonable |
| process, you will be disqualified before the potential | | | | amount. Early in negotiations, the employer will |
| employer has a chance to see your abilities and | | | | respond to your demands with some concessions, |
| potential for the company. If you are asked for your | | | | but not all. Ultimately, he/she will stop responding to |
| salary requirements, be vague. Say that you are | | | | your requests. Once this happens, it is time to stop |
| flexible or that you expect to earn the fair market | | | | your salary negotiations. If you push any further, you |
| value for the position. Don't ever say that you won't | | | | will lose the position. |
| work for less than a specific amount. | | | | Step 6: |
| Step 2: | | | | Research your position. Do your research and |
| Don't ever lie about your current earnings. Employers | | | | determine what the going rate is for someone in the |
| are rigorous in their examinations of candidates for | | | | position for which you are applying. Look into the |
| positions. They will often check your W-2 forms, and | | | | average salary for someone of your qualifications and |
| if you lie about your earnings, you will be seen as less | | | | job position. Take this number and allow for some |
| than straightforward. You will be far less desirable if | | | | variation higher and lower. Once you are quoted a |
| employers see dishonesty. | | | | number from the employer, use the average salary |
| Step 3: | | | | to help determine negotiations. |
| Don't ever accept an offer on the spot. As good as | | | | Step 7: |
| the amount may sound, always give yourself time to | | | | Take into account your qualifications, and don't sell |
| think about any salary negotiations that take place. | | | | yourself short. Recognize the personal skills that |
| Be sure to find out when your position will be | | | | distinguish you from the rest of the competition. Use |
| reviewed for salary advancements. Learn your | | | | your qualifications to negotiate above the starting |
| benefits, compensations, and non-monetary aspects | | | | point which is given. Make your employer realize how |
| of the position. | | | | much they need you. |