Jennifer Fisher is the Culture and Retention Manager at Group Dekko located in Garrett. She notes that studies have shown that failing to negotiate a good first salary can result in missing out on over $500,000 by age 60. She provides helpful links on researching salaries and salary negotiation and thanks the reader for their time.
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Thank you for your time!!!
Jennifer Fisher
Culture and Retention Manager
Group Dekko
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Editor's Notes
Learn why people dont negotiateWhat impact can it have on your future salary earnings?How can you prepare for your negotiations?Tips and tricks to negotiations.
Why do people fail to negotiate well or at all?
Most people do not negotiate out of fear. They are afraid that they will lose out on an offer
People also often dont know how to negotiate.
Why should you negotiate?
If you negotiate too little you may lose out on a considerable amount of salary. It could actually take you 10 plus years to catch up in salary if you negotiate low.
Candidates may try to negotiate a salary that is too high and potentially lose out on the opportunity because companies think they are out of their range.
Most companies are expecting you to negotiate
3 Facts about Negotiation1. You actually have to ask2. Not asking means leaving real money on the table3. Its not always about money
Do research salaries for positions comparable to yours before you attend an interview or review. Know what the high, median, and low salaries are for someone with your skills, experience, and education. Don't assume that salary and/or benefits aren't negotiable in this type of economy. Most organizations -- about 80 percent, in fact -- expect negotiations and leave themselves some wiggle room.
What do you need to make to pay your bills?
Know yourself and what you have to offer in relation to the jobMake a list of how you will impact the company
Make a good first impressionDo focus on fostering a positive impression during your meeting. Plan to spend a good portion of your time getting to know each other, and building relationships. Don't start the interview by launching right into salary and benefits. It's important to show that you are interested in the organization and the role you'll play, and not focused solely on money.
Point out your valueDo talk about how you can contribute to the organization's bottom line. Discuss concrete ways in which you contribute to the company's profits, and are therefore worth the salary you are requesting. Don't make it all about you. Organizations don't want to hear that you have student loans to pay back or that you want to get out of your parents house. Leave the personal stuff out of your negotiations.
Do sell yourself. Show what you are able to contribute to the organization, and don't be shy about touting your skills, experience, and education. Don't ask for a certain salary without having specific and detailed reasons that show why you are worth it.
Take all the information about what you know you have to offer and sell yourself!
Be patienceDo bring your patience and persistence to the negotiation table. These two characteristics will pave the road to your success. Don't give up too quickly. It's easy to view the word "no" as the end of a conversation. Instead, try viewing it as the beginning of your negotiations.
Its not all about the money
Consider the whole packageDo remember to add things such as educational reimbursements, vacation time, and travel allowances into your negotiations. Don't get hung up on just more money. When all is said and done, the things that make your life easier, increase your skill set, or save you time actually translate into more money.
Know when to foldem
You are taking a risk when you negotiate
You want a win win for you and the company where both parties walk away with what they want.
Be prepared to hear the word no.
How will you react? Are you will to take the job at what they offered or are you willing to walk away?