Salary Information
Congratulations, you got the job! Now it’s the time to negotiate the salary you deserve.
Below are some quick tips on navigating the negotiation process:
- Don’t discuss salary until after you have an offer
- Ask if the salary in negotiable! – understand that many entry-level roles are not negotiable as they want people to start off on even ground and earn their salary increases and bonuses
- Know your value – Understand what skills and qualities help you stand out as a candidate
- Benchmark and do your research on comparable salaries for similar positions
- Have a realistic salary range (based on research from multiple sources – see below)
- Develop your strategy and be prepared to react to employer responses (both positively and negatively)
Where to Search for Salary Information:
- Smeal Hiring Statistics
- Glassdoor- Research companies, get interview insight, and find salary information
- LinkedIn Salary Access
- Salary.com- Free salary information, personal salary reports, benefits calculator, and cost-of-living comparisons
- Pay Scale Salary Negotiation Guide
- Simple Dollar- How to negotiate salary and juggle job offers
- Wikijob salary Negotiation