All new things you need to learn are difficult at the beginning. Work on your negotiating skills. You can find inspiration in our previous articles entitled How (not) to ask for a salary increase and How not to ask for a pay raise.
Myth: Everybody who dares to negotiate will succeed
Even experienced negotiators should not rely on the fact that their employers will significantly increase their salaries. You should always base your salary requests on your corporate rules and salary-related data from the labour market.
Myth: You have to say how much you earned in your previous job
When you decide to change jobs, the question regarding the amount of your previous salary is very likely to come up. Some companies even use this question in the forms job applicants have to fill when applying. There are two possible solutions - you should either find a good excuse for not disclosing your previous salary, or find a new job through networking. When you come for an interview with a recommendation from someone influential, you probably will not be asked about your previous salary. There will be more room for you to negotiate a good salary.
Myth: Your success depends mostly on what you say
Remember that the way how you present your request is just as important. Do not start by using a sentence such as: "I do not know if you would consider my request, but I have to ask ..." Also be careful of your body language. Recommended articles: What is your body saying at important meetings?, 10 mistakes in nonverbal communication
Myth: Companies perceive requests for higher salaries as an insult
In most cases, your superiors will be pleasantly surprised that you want to talk about your career and that you are aware of your price. It is just important to behave as professionally as possible.
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