How to Negotiate an Even Higher Salary

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By Richard Roethel
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You can negotiate a higher salary even in these tough economic times. The cost of training and assimilating a new employee is usually much higher than retaining a current one.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Make sure to research and find out what your skills are worth. In any negotiation facts and figures are crucial. A well presented case always has a much higer rate of success.
Step 2

Look on job sites such as monster.com and careerbuilders.com as well as networking with friends and colleagues in order to find a salary range for your skills.
Step 3

Always present yourself as confident and in demand. Your employer will respect you more if he/she thinks you are professionally sought after.
Step 4

Consider negotiating on the other perks included in your total salary package, such as bonuses and annual leave. Keep in mind that a partial work at home schedule saves commuting costs as well as wear and tear upon both you and your transportation.

Tips & Warnings

Go in prepared with a bottom line figure.
Ask for more than you're willing to accept.
Let your employer do most of the talking.
Make sure you are prepared, if you don't make a good case you probably won't walk away with an increase.