Comments on: 10 Salary Negotiation Mistakes http://EmploymentDigest.net/2009/10/10-salary-negotiation-mistakes/ News, Tips and Hints for those in Career Transistion Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:39:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Karen http://EmploymentDigest.net/2009/10/10-salary-negotiation-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-32139 Karen Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:13:47 +0000 http://www.EmploymentDigest.net/2009/10/10-salary-negotiation-mistakes/#comment-32139 I see so many people try to start off No -No # 1 as listed above before they even get into an interview. One guy actually argued with me saying it is best to put a salary requirements page in front of the cover letter because if they won't entertain that $ salary- why waste your time with an interview. I know- a real shocker!! So- yes, I fully agree with #6- aim low, play it safe- get the position and in 6 months-after you have really shown your stuff, they will be giving you as raise due to your abilities and overall work presence! So before you get to the salary negotiation- and even the interview- make sure your resume is top notch- very strong- and hey with a professional and sleek resume- you just may be offered the salary you want to start with! I see so many people try to start off No -No # 1 as listed above before they even get into an interview. One guy actually argued with me saying it is best to put a salary requirements page in front of the cover letter because if they won’t entertain that $ salary- why waste your time with an interview.

I know- a real shocker!!

So- yes, I fully agree with #6- aim low, play it safe- get the position and in 6 months-after you have really shown your stuff, they will be giving you as raise due to your abilities and overall work presence!

So before you get to the salary negotiation- and even the interview- make sure your resume is top notch- very strong- and hey with a professional and sleek resume- you just may be offered the salary you want to start with!

]]>