How to negotiate higher salary?
Whether you have a new job offer or want to ask for a raise, listen up!
1) Timing: • In a job interview, you should never bring up the salary matter on your own unless it's brought up. • As for the raise, you may want to wait until the performance review of the year which is going to be useful to explain why you deserve a raise.
2) Talk about your value: bring up facts, make a list of your accomplishments for the company and explain them one by one.
3) Know your market: do some research to know what the market offers for someone with your background and experience.
4) Don't give a range: simply because recruiters will always go for the lower number. Instead, you can give a number based on you previous market researches. So, it’s better if you give your "ideal" number (the one you wish to get) while keeping in mind your "willing to settle" number (the lowest one you would accept).
PS: recruiters expect salary negotiations. So, don’t get intimidated by them because the worst thing they can do is to refuse. Do it!
Written by Mariem Zayen
