Get the salary you deserve - 5 salary negotiation tips

I have worked for a couple of companies in my very short working career thus far (4 years) , but I have felt like I am not getting what needs to come my why all too often. I would like to share some ideas and thoughts on how to negotiate a better salary with prospective employers.

Well, here you go - Five tips to negotiating a better salary:

1. Patience is key - Waiting for the perfect time to strike is what makes or breaks a successful salary negotiation. Unfortunately there is no clear cut way of knowing when to strike, listen out for words like “We want you” or “Must have you at our company”. Those are the queues you need to look for and the pounce!
2. Find out the maximum salary offer are prepared to make - Don’t sell yourself short, employers usually state between which guidelines they are willing to move. Go for the higher amount and not the lower one! If you are confident, they will be too.
3. Do your homework - Find out what the industry is paying, the important thing is that you must not guess. You must have the facts, that is the only way they’ll take you seriously.
4. Consider the complete salary package - Will you receive a medical contribution, IRA, disability fund or any other company perks? Find out what exactly they will be adding to your package as well as future increases and raises. These company policies should most definitely be considered when making you final decision.
5. Get it in writing - Although legally a verbal agreement should stick, get it in writing so that no one is unclear on what was promised and agreed upon.

The main idea is to always cover your back, do some research, always get everything in writing and don’t back down. You must show confidence in your own abilities and your future employer will show respect and treat you accordingly.

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Five must do’s and must dont’s for your next interview

Here are 5 things that you must do for your next interview and another 5 that you should avoid at all costs. Follow this mini help guide and land your next job!

Do this:

1. Always always always arrive 5 - 10 minutes early. No more, no less!
2. Do your homework! Find out some facts about the company and the business areas they are involved in.
3. Take the business section of your local newspaper with you, but only if you’ve read it! It must also be today’s edition, don’t make it obvious, just let it peak out of your business folder…
4. Do some digging, find out about the company culture and there dress code. You don’t want to be over or under dressed, you’ll feel more at ease when you fit in.
5. Wear a clean suit in any case!

Don’t do this:

1. Slide down the chair like you do on the couch come game day… Sit up straight!
2. Lose your cool when the interviewer takes off the gloves, always act calm and collected, even when your not.
3. Flirt with any of the interviewers on that panel, that is an absolute no brainer!
4. Don’t let your ego get the better of you, no bragging, whatsoever!
5. Wear a Mickey Mouse of Daffy Duck tie, act professional at all times even more important - look professional!

I know these are mostly things that may come to most of you as standard practice, but believe me I have seen a couple of keepers in my time!

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