Sharon Alexander asked:

There are 7 key steps which can be used to help you in negotiating an appropriate starting salary at a

new job.

If you keep these tips in mind while discussing salary with your new employer, it will help you to attain fair payment for your work. These suggestions will not secure you an exuberant amount of money, but will simply help you to convince your boss to pay you a fair salary that you deserve.

Step 1:

Put off talking about the salary for as long as possible. If you give a definite figure too early in the process, you will be disqualified before the potential employer has a chance to see your abilities and potential for the company. If you are asked for your salary requirements, be vague. Say that you are flexible or that you expect to earn the fair market value for the position. Don’t ever say that you won’t work for less than a specific amount.

Step 2:

Don’t ever lie about your current earnings. Employers are rigorous in their examinations of candidates for positions. They will often check your W-2 forms, and if you lie about your earnings, you will be seen as less than straightforward. You will be far less desirable if employers see dishonesty.

Step 3:

Don’t ever accept an offer on the spot. As good as the amount may sound, always give yourself time to think about any salary negotiations that take place. Be sure to find out when your position will be reviewed for salary advancements. Learn your benefits, compensations, and non-monetary aspects of the position.

Step 4:

You can ask for more. Expect that you will be offered first the bottom end of what the company is willing to pay you. This gives you room to negotiate 10%-20% higher than the first number mentioned. A good manager or employer will lowball you in order to leave room to negotiate. Don’t be offended, but use this starting amount as a point to begin working toward an acceptable salary for both parties.

Step 5:

Know the limit. Don’t push beyond a reasonable amount. Early in negotiations, the employer will respond to your demands with some concessions, but not all. Ultimately, he/she will stop responding to your requests. Once this happens, it is time to stop your salary negotiations. If you push any further, you will lose the position.

Step 6:

Research your position. Do your research and determine what the going rate is for someone in the position for which you are applying. Look into the average salary for someone of your qualifications and job position. Take this number and allow for some variation higher and lower. Once you are quoted a number from the employer, use the average salary to help determine negotiations.

Step 7:

Take into account your qualifications, and don’t sell yourself short. Recognize the personal skills that distinguish you from the rest of the competition. Use your qualifications to negotiate above the starting point which is given. Make your employer realize how much they need you.

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Court Tuttle asked:

When you go in for a job interview, the most important thing for you to do is to get the job. Nothing else, right?

Actually, one of the most important things you need to negotiate is your potential salary. Here are a few tips on how to get the job you want and the salary you deserve.

1. Be flexible. Know what the least amount of money you will take, and the amount that you feel you deserve, then be flexible enough to give your boss the option of how much within that range he can pay you. Remember, even though he has read your resume and has interviewed you, he still does not know for sure if your work ethic will be as good as it appears once you actually get the job.

2. Be comfortable, upfront, and sincere. Your boss is going to want you to work and act on the job as well as you do during the interview.

You can’t be a complete angel during the interview, get the job, then do the worst possible job that you could. Just be yourself, and if the person you are is not good enough for the boss, it will save you a miserable job experience anyway. You shouldn’t have to pretend to be someone you’re not to get the job and the salary you feel you deserve.

3. On the other hand, don’t just be sloppy. You have to come across as the real you, but the good, clean, hard working side of you.

Getting a job and a good salary will take a little work, and you need to make a good impression. Going into a job interview with your pajamas on and a bad attitude won’t get you a job period, much less good wages.

4. Don’t just settle. One of the worst things you could do is let your potential employer control you to the point that you take any type of salary that he throws at you.

You have the potential to be a good employee, and you should get the kind of pay that you deserve based on how hard you work and what kind of benefits you will bring to the company. If there’s a job out there that will give you a better salary than this one, you need to find it.

5. Do not be afraid to walk away. If you are not seeing the possibility of the kind of salary you are looking for, remember, you do not have to take the job.

Sometimes, if you act like you’re going to turn down the job offer because of your salary, some potential employers will raise the salary. If not, you are better of finding a job that will give you better, well deserved wages for the work that you do.

Whether you are getting a job or just wanting a pay raise from the job you’ve had for years, these tips will help. Knowing what tactics to use when consulting your boss for a raise will give you better chances to get paid the money you deserve for the ambition and hard work you do.

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