1. This Report is Prepared by Sherif Sultan, Creator and admin of Face book Group ‫ﻓﺮﺻﺔ‬‫ﻋﻤﻞ‬
Data & information is quoted from Yahoo-Hot jobs & US News-Career
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Talking about money during the hiring process should feel nothing like being a contestant on a nerve-wracking game
show.
Job candidates who prepare before the interview and adhere to some specific principles during the negotiation will
eliminate much of the guesswork in the equation.
The biggest factor in determining whether or not you get a higher salary is based solely on whether you ask. So ask.
The vast majority of companies are willing to negotiate salary, but the vast majority of employees never even try.
This will actually be the easiest money you've ever made. Go for it!
When and How to Talk About Money
Before the Interview
1. Be Organized. Know what you want and prioritize what's most important to you in your next role --money,
more responsibility, work/life balance, a shorter commute, corporate culture.
2. Figure out the salary you want, and then go for a bit more to allow room for compromise.
During first telephone
3. Be upfront. When asked about your compensation requirements during the initial telephone interview, let
the recruiter know where you stand.
4.
During Interview Process
5. Be prepared. You should be ready to convince the recruiter that you are worth the dollar amount at the
higher end of the salary range. The easiest way to do this is to provide very specific examples of how you
can add value to this organization -- just like you've done throughout your entire career.
6. You have the most power to negotiate a salary after you've impressed your future employer in interviews,
but before you sign an official job offer.
7.
You: “I’m looking at opportunities in the $1,500-2,000 range, but I
can be flexible for the right opportunity”
You: “I'm really excited to work here, and I know that I will bring a lot of
value to the company, I appreciate the offer at $1,000, but I was really
expecting to be in the $1,800 based on my experience, and
performance. Can we look at a salary of $1,800 for this position?”

2. This Report is Prepared by Sherif Sultan, Creator and admin of Face book Group ‫ﻓﺮﺻﺔ‬‫ﻋﻤﻞ‬
Data & information is quoted from Yahoo-Hot jobs & US News-Career
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8.
9. Trust that the employer has given you a healthy and fair salary to start with. But don't undervalue yourself
and know that all employers expect you to do some negotiation.
10.
11. Now, don't say anything else. Let the silence lie. Don't try to fill it with more words or justifications. Just
wait for the employer to reply.
12.
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Receiving the offer
14. The employer will likely come back to you, and accept your offer or offer something in the middle.
15.
16. Be respectful. If an offer is presented that is lower than what you hoped, thank the presenter. Ask if there
is any flexibility in one or two of the areas that you've identified as being a priority for you.
17. Regardless of the answer, always say you need time to consider the offer. Don't start negotiating new
terms immediately.
18. Be firm. If there is no flexibility in the offer, you can accept it as is, or politely refuse and walk away. If the
company is flexible on your terms, agree on all the new details in one conversation so that you can move
forward with the next step in the process -- signing and returning the written offer letter.
Above all, be professional. Your actions during the negotiation process will be remembered by everyone involved
long after you're hired, and may be helpful when it comes time to ask for a raise. As before, early preparation is the
key to success in getting the salary you want and in taking away the feeling that you could be playing "Deal or No
Deal."
Employer:"So glad to hear you're looking forward to working with us.
We're really looking forward to having you. The salary we offered is
what we have budgeted for the position and we feel it's a fair
compensation."
Employer:"You'll really be stretching us, but I'll see what I can do."
You: "Great, I appreciate that."
Employer:"We talked it over, and feel you're going to exceed our
expectations and be a great addition to the team. I'm happy to offer
you a salary of $1,500"
You: “I understand what you declare about salary structure, I just want
to explain my interest for the position and working here. And I am sure
my skills are perfectly suited for this position, and it deserves $1,800."