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How you decide what's right for you is a personal decision. But when it comes to salary negotiation, you can be sure the company is very much working to do what
by JoshDoody 10y ago
How you decide what's right for you is a personal decision. But when it comes to salary negotiation, you can be sure the company is very much working to do what's right for itself and its shareholders, and I think you should similarly be just as focused on doing what's right for you.
Negotiating your salary is better for you. Disclosing your current salary or desired salary when asked is worse for you and better for the company.
I wrote this article specifically to help folks understand the interview and negotiation processes better so they could make a more informed decision about what's right for them.
Does this help? I'm happy to clarify - just let me know!
- tnorthcutt 10y agoNegotiating your salary is better for you. 1000000% agree with this. My first job, right out of college, I got an offer which was fine, and I had no problem with the amount. But, I asked for more, because why not? And got 15% more just from asking. Always. Negotiate.
- JoshDoody 10y agoA pretty good summary of my "Why you should always negotiate" speech. "Because why not?" I love it.
- fnordfnordfnord 10y agoIf they'll make you an offer, they'll make at least one counter-offer.
- Terretta 10y agoAlso note that: "Asking for Salary History Could Soon Be Illegal in All 50 States" http://www.payscale.com/career-news/2016/09/asking-salary-history-soon-illegal-50-states http://www.payscale.com/career-news/2016/09/asking-salary-hi...
- JoshDoody 10y agoGood note - I've seen this sort of legislation getting a lot of traction lately. I'm not sure how it affects asking for "desired salary" or "salary requirements", so that's something else to look out for. Thanks for sharing!