Salary Negotiation Tips
Of all the interview games that employers play, salary negotiation is probably
the most misunderstood. Employers are typically willing to pay new hires what
they're worth, but some don't negotiate salary, period. Their first offer is
their best offer, because they're usually offering the competitive market rate
in the first place. They'll typically make that clear.
If that's the case, it's probably not a good idea to push your luck, if you're
happy with the offer as is. But many other employers do negotiate, even though
they don't say so.
The links below explain the salary negotiation game and help you to play by
the rules, so the outcome is a win-win. Links to help you better understand employee
benefits vs. salary are included.
If you don't have the time or patience to piece together freebie salary negotiation
tips from the Web, consider reading a good book on the topic. There are several
highly-rated, discounted books listed under Salary
Negotiation, from the reputable Amazon.com.
Are
You Really Ready To Negotiate?
Steps you through advice articles for job-offer and salary negotiation, and evaluating
benefits and the total compensation package. From CollegeGrad, but not just for
students and grads.
Calculating
the Full Worth of Your Benefits
About considering the value of employer-provided benefits and perks when preparing
to negotiate salary, such as paid vacation, paid sick leave and free or discounted
health insurance. From the salary
section at CareerBuilder.
Everything
is Negotiable
The first in a series of helpful articles about negotiating salary, benefits,
raises and promotions, in the Negotiation Clinic at Salary.com. Includes a free
Salary Wizard for discovering how your base salary compares to others working
in your occupation and U.S. metro area.
Salary
Negotiation 101
The basics, from the salary
section at CareerBuilder.
Salary
Negotiation Letter
A sample letter in response to a job offer, which, among other things, counteroffers
the initial salary the employer offered. From Quintessential Careers. Also has
several other salary negotiation tips, including the tutorial listed
elsewhere here.
Salary
Negotiation Tips
Monster.com lists a variety of articles on various money negotiation topics,
such as raises, severance pay, starting pay and signing bonuses.
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Salary
& Job Offer Negotiation Tutorial
Steps you through the process of job offer and salary negotiations. From Quintessential
Careers.
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