Salary negotiation tips

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Originally Posted by Diode

you're in sales and can't sell the interviewer on why you're worth more money?

Word.

Do some research.

When I left DOL-OSHA And joined the corporate world - I conducted a lot of research in to salaries for someone in my position with my level of education and experience.

I have a PDF salary guide but it's mainly NY... Not sure where you live but I'm sure you could find the same guide but for your state and try and start there?

Generally you want to go a minimum of 10. 1st Find out what someone in that position makes or a general average. Weigh your options whether all of the PRO's of the position and CONS - long term.

But find out the base salary and typically go 10k above that. If your only looking for 5k because it's what you want and content with, then start off at 10k - Companies are always going to try and low ball you. If you have stats and statistics to back the promotion then they may still try and low ball you. So if your looking for ONLY 5k then begin with 10k and work down from there, you will most likely meet you half way which end result is what you want.

Congrats and good luck, bro.