"SHOW ME THE MONEY!" How to Negotiate Your Salary!
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Transcript of "SHOW ME THE MONEY!" How to Negotiate Your Salary!
Written By Gala Jackson, M.Ed
HOW TO NEGOTIATE YOUR SALARY LIKE A BOSS!
THE INTERVIEWIS DONE!
So what’s next?
SHOW METHE MONEY.
SHOW METHE MONEY.
Prepare with two scenarios of what could happen when it comes to salary.
SCENARIO ONE
The employer asks you for your salary range, before they extend a job offer.
When you provide a range, you automatically set yourself up to get less than what you want.
DON’T PROVIDE A SALARY RANGE.
tip #1
OFFER AN ODD NUMBER INSTEAD.
It grabs the attention of the hiring manager but make sure to set your number roughly 3-10% more
than your ideal salary. Also, make sure that it’s in-line with industry trends.
tip #2
tip #3
RETURN THE QUESTION.
Answer with a question similar to, “What is the company pay scale for this position?” It’s asked to obtain simple context clues. Once you’re given this info, make a request using an odd number within
that range!
The employer makes you an
OFFER.
SCENARIO TWO
CONGRATS!You’ve received a job offer, but the salary
isn’t exactly what you had in mind.
It’s time to negotiate!
tip #1
RESEARCH.Understand national and state salary
ranges for your desired role. Additionally, take the cost of living into consideration.
MAKE A COMPELLING ARGUMENT.Utilize your research to make a compelling case for a salary
increase. Express a connection to the company’s mission and vision; indicate that you believe this will be a long-
term beneficial relationship between you and the employer.
tip #2
MORE THAN DOLLARS.Keep in mind, it’s not always about a paycheck when it
comes to negotiating your salary. Think about things that’ll enhance your quality of work or help you with work-life
balance.
Examples: Professional development funds, paid vacation, telecommuting, tuition reimbursement, etc.
tip #3
AGREEMENT IS FINITO!
Make sure what you agreed to is included in your employment contract and your
official offer letter so it’s on-file in Human Resources.
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About Gala Jackson, M.Ed.
Gala Jackson, M.Ed. is a Millennial Expert & Career Management
Consultant with InterviewSnob, a career consulting boutique
for millennials.
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