{"id":461,"date":"2020-01-07T17:40:35","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T17:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/?p=461"},"modified":"2020-03-06T13:45:51","modified_gmt":"2020-03-06T13:45:51","slug":"the-best-way-negotiate-salaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techniquerecruitment.com\/the-best-way-negotiate-salaries\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Way Negotiate Salaries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are often asked what is the best way to negotiate an increase in salary? <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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What works how does the employer view negotiation and what is the general outcome of negotiations at differing points in your career with an Employer? How do you begin? What are you worth? What happens should they say no?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to negotiate\nsalary, and what to expect.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preparation\nfor the battle!!!!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obtain as much\nempirical data as you are able on the local economy, salaries in the area and\ncomparable jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re\nevaluating a job offer or negotiating for a raise, preparation is key.\nResearch salary levels so you have an idea of what a fair salary should be. Use\nsites like mysalary.co.uk or PayScale.com, to identify local opportunities that\nare like your role and what salaries they command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to\nhave a figure in mind, one which you will be happy with and upon which you can\nlive. You will need to be able to back up that figure so ensure that you have\ndone the necessary research and have the details to hand during the\nnegotiation. If you suggest a salary range then you will be inviting\nnegotiation, which the employer will inevitably start at the bottom of the\nrange and hope that you will settle for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel\nthat it would be appropriate, formulate a document identifying the reasons that\nyou are worth the rise in salary and substantiating the claims with examples\nfrom your research. You might like to include savings that you have made the\ncompany and potential cost savings that you can identify utilising your skills\nto benefit the organisation. Or you could demonstrate the impact that you make\non revenue based on your support of key business activities. You can also\nexpand upon what you have brought to the role how you have developed the\nbusiness and improved its productivity and effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay calm during salary negotiation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure that\nyour audience feels that you are engaged and happy with the role itself. You\nwant to maintain a solid, professional working relationship with your\nsuperiors. Or, you want to make sure that you\u2019re not starting your new job on a\nsour note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important\nthat you don\u2019t make empty threats. Remain positive and calm throughout the\nnegotiations and never threaten you employer with leaving, you might find that\nhe accepts this as your resignation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if there\u2019s no agreement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Objectivity is\nthe key here , you must remain focussed on what you set out to do but that\nwasn\u2019t to talk yourself out of a job, you could Even though both sides\nnegotiated in good faith, end up miles apart in terms of numbers but you need\nto ensure that there is some sort of positive resolution, you might try an\ndefine a set of targets which if met would result in a salary raise that you\nwere seeking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Examine your salary expectations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the figure\nor range you have in mind realistic? You\u2019ve done your research, but are you\nsure you\u2019re being honest about your expectations?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you\nproved your worth? Have you demonstrated an ability to go that  extra mile? Ensure that you can point out to\nthe company what you have done and explain how your growth benefits them\nand not just you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re\ninterviewing for a role that you haven\u2019t worked in before or you\u2019re switching\ncareers, there\u2019s a good chance that the employer is factoring in a learning\ncurve. If that\u2019s the case, you may need to accept a smaller salary for a while\nuntil you prove that you\u2019ve mastered the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the reason for their offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep an open\nmind when negotiating salary if the offer is less than you expected don\u2019t be\nafraid to ask why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some companies\noffer low basic salary but give you the opportunity to earn unlimited\ncommission. Other companies offer overtime, flexible working practices or\nbonuses to make up the salary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s possible\nthat the company offers additional benefits that will more than make up for the\nreduction in salary, low rate car loans, childcare subsidies or other such\nperks can all add up and make a package competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Negotiate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

,Be bold ask if you are disappointed with the offer whether or not the company has room for manoeuvre. Try and demonstrate why you are worth more, ask for a review of performance after 2-3 months if you show them what you can do, they may offer more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Move beyond salary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, a\nhigher salary just isn\u2019t an option. If this becomes evident then try and go\nabout things in a different way. Ask for longer holidays, ask to be able to\nwork from home one day a week and describe how this would increase your\nproductivity. Make your request in terms of how these things will benefit the\ncompany by helping you be more productive, focused, or efficient with your\ntime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make sure\nthat you have salary negotiations in the future, ask what you should focus on\nto ensure your performance is optimal during the first several months to a\nyear, so you can chart a course for a stellar performance review and salary\nincrease later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk away from salary negotiation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers know\nthat some candidates are willing to drastically lower their salary demands\nsimply to have a job and end their search. Likewise, some employers feel that\nif you aren\u2019t happy with what they are \u201cgiving you,\u201d then you shouldn\u2019t work\nthere anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the\nchoice is ultimately yours, resisting the temptation to give in to a salary\nthat\u2019s not up to your standards is likely in your best interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling undervalued from the get-go doesn\u2019t start a job off on a good note. Chances are, you\u2019ll end up feeling resentful in the long run and looking for a new job sooner than you planned. Sometimes, turning down a job offer may be your best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it\u2019s your\npresent employer lowballing you, there probably isn\u2019t much you can do. They\nhave their reasons (valid or not) and are not likely to change them any time\nsoon. Only you can decide if it\u2019s better to stay the course or start looking\nfor other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Salary Negotiations End Poorly. It\u2019s Time to Find a New Job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope you found this article of benefit and if you have any questions regarding the best way to negotiate salaries please contact using the form below<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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