How Do You Negotiate A Higher Salary For A New Job?
Salary negotiation can be intimidating, but a Forbes web article states that you do not have to accept the salary presented to you for a new job, and that employers expect you to negotiate for a higher salary. As long as you are respectful and can justify your reasons for deserving a higher salary, the chances it will be awarded are high. The trick to asking for higher pay is in your ability to see your company’s point-of-view as you negotiate. Redirect or deflect questions relating to your desired salary until after you have been offered the job. When an employer knows how much you earned at your previous jobs, he can use that as leverage to offer you a lower salary. When you are asked about the salary you would accept, state that you would like to receive payment according to the company’s salary scales or the industry rate. Be prepared for negotiations by knowing how much you are worth. Research what others in the same field earn. Ask your peers in your industry their salary rates,
