Thank you for posting your query with us. When it comes to negotiating our salaries we all are well aware of the fact that we all have different approaches that we tend to take up when we are making a demand for a salary. It may not always be the demand; it may be the need to negotiate or the need to change what they have been receiving. Whatever it is in case you wish to negotiate the amount you are going to be paid for your services you will have to make it a point that you are going to be able to be confident regarding what you deserve.
What this means is the fact that you will have to understand and accept the fact that you are deserving of a certain amount of salary. You will have to be familiar with the idea that there is no shame in asking for the correct amount of remuneration for the services that you are rendering to a company. You are not asking for some kind of favor, you are asking for what you deserve. This mindset is essential to be able to negotiate your salary and to be able to even think of confidently doing so. If you believe that you deserve something and know what you deserve to get in return for all the work you are doing, then you will be confident about going and making your point.
Please understand the idea that you will not be able to make your point clearly and impactfully in case you are one of those people who tend to believe in the idea that you will come across as too bold in case you make an effort to ask for the amount you truly deserve. Please keep this in mind that you are asking for what you deserve and the best way to sound sincere and do justice to your demand is to be able to firstly trust the fact that you actually deserve what you are asking for. Then, make it a point to be able to justify why you deserve that salary.
Another aspect of negotiating the salary for your desired service or designation is the fact that you will have to be well aware of the kind of salary that you are supposed to be given keeping the profile in mind. You need to be able to understand the idea that you will have to be aware of the market value, what other people holding the same position is being paid. If you are not able to find this out correctly you will not be able to claim the correct amount that you deserve for yourself. When you are aware of what you deserve and can back it up for the proper reason, you are bound to be able to convince the higher authorities regarding the kind of salary you deserve. What is even more important is the fact that people will not be able to deny when you have the facts ready.
Hope this article is going to help you to be able to deal with negotiating your salary, please let us know about your experience.
Thanking you,
Team Askopinion
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Negotiating with the HR or boss can be really tricky. Probably because, they are all prepared in their head and have examined each and everything before they put this proposition before you where as you are all surprised when the idea is thrown at you. That’s how the HR gains an upper hand and the negotiations are always in their favor. However, with a presence of mind and some street smart tactics, you can easily ace the salary negotiations and get what you desire. Here’s a tip for you, always be sure of what’s your worth. Whether the offer is valid for that amount or not, ascertain an amount in your head that you wish to earn and feel that you are worthy of it and stick by it. However, by ascertaining, I do not imply that you make a fictitious figure in your head that may not adhere to industry standards. Keep everything in mind and decide an amount that you think you deserve, and whenever the HR or the boss talks to you about salary, add some extra thousands to the amount and throw it at them. Remember that whatever amount you tell them will be negotiable and thus, you need to quote accordingly. Once you have stated the amount you desire to earn, see their reaction. If they respond with a firm NO, ask them what do they have to offer and settle for a figure between them. If they look in two minds, then reason with them on why you deserve the amount you mentioned. They might or might not agree to it, but at least you would be satisfied that you gave it a shot. However, what is important to understand is that when you reason with them; do not push your demands on them in a condescending manner. Try to negotiate your salary demands as peacefully as possible.
Dear Reader,
Thank you for posting your query with us. When it comes to negotiating our salaries we all are well aware of the fact that we all have different approaches that we tend to take up when we are making a demand for a salary. It may not always be the demand; it may be the need to negotiate or the need to change what they have been receiving. Whatever it is in case you wish to negotiate the amount you are going to be paid for your services you will have to make it a point that you are going to be able to be confident regarding what you deserve.
What this means is the fact that you will have to understand and accept the fact that you are deserving of a certain amount of salary. You will have to be familiar with the idea that there is no shame in asking for the correct amount of remuneration for the services that you are rendering to a company. You are not asking for some kind of favor, you are asking for what you deserve. This mindset is essential to be able to negotiate your salary and to be able to even think of confidently doing so. If you believe that you deserve something and know what you deserve to get in return for all the work you are doing, then you will be confident about going and making your point.
Please understand the idea that you will not be able to make your point clearly and impactfully in case you are one of those people who tend to believe in the idea that you will come across as too bold in case you make an effort to ask for the amount you truly deserve. Please keep this in mind that you are asking for what you deserve and the best way to sound sincere and do justice to your demand is to be able to firstly trust the fact that you actually deserve what you are asking for. Then, make it a point to be able to justify why you deserve that salary.
Another aspect of negotiating the salary for your desired service or designation is the fact that you will have to be well aware of the kind of salary that you are supposed to be given keeping the profile in mind. You need to be able to understand the idea that you will have to be aware of the market value, what other people holding the same position is being paid. If you are not able to find this out correctly you will not be able to claim the correct amount that you deserve for yourself. When you are aware of what you deserve and can back it up for the proper reason, you are bound to be able to convince the higher authorities regarding the kind of salary you deserve. What is even more important is the fact that people will not be able to deny when you have the facts ready.
Hope this article is going to help you to be able to deal with negotiating your salary, please let us know about your experience.
Thanking you,
Team Askopinion
(Images Courtesy 1. Career Profiles, 2. The Balance )