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on Oct 19th, 2014 | 0 comments
How to Negotiate a Job Offer
Setting Yourself up for a Successful Career Opportunity:
- Find out all the particulars about the company you are applying for.
- Thank the employer for the offer, even if it’s not workable for you.
- Negotiate a time frame for deciding upon whether to take it or leave it.
- Do your homework thoroughly online.
- Think about whether the potential job matches your needs and goals.
- Research the competition.
- Find out what kind of leverage you have, if any.
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Negotiating Your Best Offer Possible:
- Get in contact with your liaison or hiring manager one more time.
- Before going into the negotiation, know your minimum and target salary.
- Ask for more money without actually spelling out a number.
- Brush off the employer’s attempts to pin you down to a number
- Wait for the employer to offer a number.
- Present a better offer if you feel like you’re worth more.
- Incorporate benefits or perks into the conversation.
- Get everything in writing.
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Consideration of Other Details:
- Listen to your instinct during the entire negotiation process.
- When asking for a salary, ask for a correct number.
- Don’t play the pity card.
- Be affable, understanding, and never burn bridges.
- Be confident.
“Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiation”~ JFK
“During a negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leave personalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities more objectively.” – Brian Koslow
