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Candidates should be ready to negotiate and most employers expect it. Eight out of ten times you’re offered a job, you can ask the prospective employer for a sweeter deal. Saying yes to the first offer could be a very costly“yes”. The negotiation process may feel uncomfortable at times and continue fora few days, but persistence and good salary information will give you the edge.  \nWe are reluctant to negotiate for fear of killing our chance for the job or because we don’t know how to negotiate. Agreeing to the first offer made may be the path to least resistant, but may also be the most expensive mistake you will make. Patience, persistence, preparation and research are the keys to a confident anda productive negotiation process.  \nBe Prepared and Do The Research  \nPrepare for the question by researching in advance probable salary ranges for similar jobs in similar organizations, regions, economic environment and what the market will bare. A list of salary resources for art and designers is available for you to research. In addition, complete an analysis of your own personal budget and what you will need to live and pay your bills. Combining these pieces of information will give you a salary range in which you can feel confident to negotiate.  \nAddressing the salary issue in the interview.  \nThe salary question can pop up at various times during the job search process, even before they meet you. This is a strategy to screen you out. Be prepared to satisfy them without giving them specific amounts. The best position in which to negotiate from is one in which you know they want you, so it is important for you to delay the salary discussion until you have had a chance to sell your skills, attributes and the important value you can bring to the organization. The following are some statements to use to delay the discussion until you feel they are sold on your value:  \n“ I applied for this position because I am very interested in the job and your company. I know I can make an immediate impact once on the job, but I’d like to table the salary discussion until we both agree that I’m the right person for the job”. Now tell me about what will be expected in this position”.  \n“My current compensation package is well with in the range for this position and location. I’m confident your offer will be competitive”.  \nNegotiating Your Salary  \n“My salary requirements would depend on the total compensation package including benefits and the opportunity to earn performance-based incentives, I am confident that we can arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement during our interview”.  \nIf you find that they are being persistent about what you are looking for ina salary, the following statement may satisfy the interviewer.  \n“My research indicates that a position such as the one described typically pays $  to $  I would be willing to consider a salary within that range, depending on the responsibilities and expectations of the position.”  \nAnother strategy would be to turn the question on them. Try and get them to be the first to name a salary amount or range.  \n“Could you give me an idea of the range you’ve established for this position?”  \nOther sneaky ways the salary issue crops up are with questions like, “What is your current compensation”?  \n“In my last job, I was paid below the market price for my skills. I accepted this for a while because it gave me the opportunity to learn and develop. Now I am very clear about the value I can offer to an employer an I want my salary to be competitive.”  \nSalary History vs. Salary Requirement  \nSalary History is a list or summery of your previous salaries (yearly income) for each of your past jobs.  \nSalary Requirement is a request by a company asking you to name a salary.  \nEmployers w","cbCaim25J6619aWT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim25J6619aWT","pdf",85543,6,"English","# Why Negotiate a Salary\n## Be Prepared and Do The Research\n# Addressing the Salary Issue in the Interview\n## Statements to Delay the Discussion\n## Turning the Question Back to the Employer\n# Salary History vs. Salary Requirement\n# What to Negotiate","[{\"question\":\"Why should candidates negotiate their salary during a job interview?\",\"answer\":\"Negotiation demonstrates confidence and market awareness. 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