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Money is the most sensitive issue in the whole
hiring process. Discussing the compensation often
causes anxiety on both employee and employer. Here
are seven ways to make the process of salary
negotiating efficient.
1)
Research: Before the interview process begins,
contact the professional organization that
represents your field of career. As soon as they
provide you with your salary information, you can
now examine your monthly cash requirements. Remember
that once your taxes are added to your paycheck,
approximately 30% of your gross monthly salary is
deducted.
2)
Determine your skills: You should understand that
different segments of the economy require a variety
of skills depending on the industry setting. Once
you have established what your skills are and what
they are worth to the current employment market, you
would know the limitations of your negotiation.
Salary range information is available at American
Almanac of Jobs and Salaries, National Association
of College and Employers, Career Center, and
professionals in your related field.
In
stating your salary range, avoid basing your desired
salary on your current salary. Always tell the truth
when it comes to your past salary. It is acceptable
to extend a range to approximately $6,000 to show
that you are within the company's price range but
interested in more compensation.
3)
Weigh the company's compensation package: To
determine your fair market value for a specific job,
you should consider the economic, geographic, and
industry factors of the job offer. Weigh the
benefits of compensation and promotions, insurance,
allowed time off and retirement settlements of the
offer to ensure a fair proposed salary.
4)
Sell yourself: If you know what you could offer the
company requires a larger income, never say it
directly. Once you sell yourself discreetly, the
interviewer would understand that the proposed
salary is not appropriate for your background.
5)
Have a positive attitude: In negotiating, never
compete. Negotiation is basically a process which
could benefit both parties. Understand your needs
and those of the company.
6)
The final offer: Be aware when the negotiation is
done. Pushing further when a deal has been set could
give a negative first impression on your part.
7)
Show what you are made of: The interview is only the
first step in having an enhanced compensation. Once
you are hired, offer your skills to the company and
prove your worth by doing quality work. You may even
get a promotion for doing so.
Based from a survey conducted by the Society for
Human Resource Management, four out of five
employees are willing to negotiate compensation.
Understanding these basic tips will allow you to
enhance the terms of your new job.
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