This articlegives you some common sense advice and tips on salary negotiation. Once you have aced the interview and been offered the job of your dreams, complete the package by making sure that you get paid what you are worth.
Being aware of these 11 common salary negotiation myths can keep you from selling yourself short at the bargaining table.
Myth 1 - No Application Will Be Reviewed w/o Salary Requirements:
Ads sometimes print this to begin the initial screening process. By saying too low or too high of a figure, you eliminate yourself from the running. If you are a qualified applicant, employers will not toss your resume aside simply because it lacks salary parameters.
Myth 2 - In The Hiring World, No Exceptions Are Made:
Bottom line, employers can always make exceptions (to salary guidelines/restrictions) if they feel like you are the best candidate and you will not take the proposed offer.
Myth 3 - Employers Dislike Negotiating Salaries:
Most interviewers will...