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Do You Know Your Worth? How to Negotiate A Better Salary. by zerolimit: 12:45pm On Mar 21, 2009 |
Before i start you must know your worth and place value on yourself,don't ever feel deficient.I believe you have a lot to offer. Negotiating your next salary can be both a challenging and rewarding experience. A lot of caution is required when you are negotiating with your employer. It is best not to appear greedy; rather as someone should be paid what he deserves or what he is worth Negotiations for your new salary involves a lot of tact, skill and diplomacy. A lot of factors sums up your ability to negotiate your salary and strike the best deal possible. Your CV must be well-written and reflect your true market worth. If it doesn't then you may struggle to get interviews and when you do get interviews you will be fighting an uphill battle from the start. A good CV will lead the employer through the successes in your career and tell them why they should employ you. At the interview stage the content of your CV will form the hub of the deliberation between you and your interviewers So, if it doesn't represent you well it may be an inhibitor in your salary negotiations. .In fact a good CV could add 20% or more to your next salary,as it describes your market value,don't forget you are a product.You must brand yourself well.The way you present yourself matters a lot. The way you present yourself at the interview matters a lot in determining your salary. Make sure that you are well dressed and well groomed. You should not be taken unaware. You should be well prepared for the actual interview itself you should be set for the salary negotiations as well. Do a research on the salary range for the job you are applying for and also the salary range for similar jobs. If you are applying for the job through a Human resource outfit make sure that you have talked to them before the interview about your salary . Most Human resource outfit are paid a percentage of your salary as their fee - so it is in their interest for you to get the best. Your Agent should have an idea of what the employer is willing to pay and how much is your enumeration. To get the best out of the deal you must ensure that you perform well at the interview. At the interview itself make sure you stipulate all your work related achievements. It is also very important to stress what you can do for your new employer. The more your relevance is known the more your chances are. If you are an expert in a field or you are applying for managerial position you may be able to negotiate a substantial bonus for a certain level of performance. Of course, you will have to achieve this level of performance to get your bonus! for more detailed report.Also for human resources matters and job seeker resources. http://hrpalaver..com/ |
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