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Treat salary negotiation as trying to solve a problem together, as opposed to trying to get a better figure for yourself. When you can convince your potential e
by shamino 12y ago
Treat salary negotiation as trying to solve a problem together, as opposed to trying to get a better figure for yourself. When you can convince your potential employer that it's a problem that you want to work with together, your employer is more likely to want to help solve it.
Also, never give a number first ;)
- Pamar 12y agoHere is more about negotiating in general (including the "never give a number first" thing): https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7713290 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7713290
- mavsman 12y agoThat's a great resource. Most of those are pretty simple to live by and he even warns about potential situations that may occur.
- kalagan 12y agoBut what to say when they ask your current salary?
- fooboy 12y agoI would never share my current salary with anyone that can use it against me in negotiation. If a recruiter asks, I tell them I'm not comfortable sharing it. If they press, I tell them that I only discuss numbers once the company and I both agree there is a mutual fit. No one has ever told me they will not proceed without my current salary, but if it ever came to that I would thank them for their time and hang up.
- mavsman 12y agoThis is a good policy. I know it's an unwritten rule that you don't tell someone your current salary when you're interviewing for a job but I like the way you put it. My professor last year said if there is a required field on a form you need to fill out then just put $1 for your salary. I've always appreciated that and followed it.
- mrfusion 12y agoIsn't there a lot of potential to waste time that way though? If they're expecting to pay 80K and you're expecting 140K?
- danielweber 12y agoThen they should say what they are offering. Don't forget: they could give a number, too.