Every Job Negotiation Is Entirely Unique - Find Out The Basic Do's & Don't's Here!
Navigating the challenge of negotiating a job offer can be quite stressful & worry inducing. We are often faced with obstacles that we would hardly ever come in contact with on a daily basis be it salary expectations, arranging a remote working agreement, or negotiating flexible hours.
Every negotiation is entirely unique and dependent on your individual needs & desires.
There are consistent best (& worst) practices that can help guide your pursuit of securing the best pathway.
We have outlined some of the basic 𝐃𝐨’𝐬 & 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭𝐬 of negotiating a job offer.
DO
- Know What You Want: Enter the job negotiation with an end goal in mind. For example, if you require remote work, guide the conversation to cover this important factor.
- Provide a Salary Range: By providing a salary range, you lessen the possibility of undercutting your potential.
- Be Honest: It’s true when they say – Honesty is the best policy! Wherever possible, its best practice to surround the job negotiation with experiential evidence.
- Ask Questions: In order to effectively evaluate whether or not this position is a good fit for you, ask as many questions as you feel necessary to get a good understanding of what the role fully entails.
DON’T
- Be Afraid To Ask For What You Want: Once you know what you want, you’re already half way there! Now it’s time to make sure you clearly communicate your desires and requests!
- Be Number Specific: Unless stated otherwise, you never know what an employer plans to offer you. Therefore, it’s better to hear their offer first, and then go from there.
- Overshare: Remember, not everything needs to enter the interview room. Although, it is best practice to be honest, it’s also key to find the balance between being honest, and discretionary. Sharing certain unrelated information during the hiring process can often be counterproductive and unnecessary.
- Accept Without Understanding: Beyond asking as many questions as you need, you should have a comprehensive understanding of the details in your offer first including the fine print.
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