The first thing you need to do when figuring out how to negotiate a salary is ask yourself: Why do I deserve a higher salary? Unfortunately, saying that you are tight on cash or need some extra spending money probably won’t do the trick. Do you work hard all day and still have to put in extra hours to finish your work? Or maybe you have taken responsibility for new tasks or projects that were not in your original job description. Whatever the reason is, you will want to be prepared before walking into a meeting with your boss or hiring manager. Here are some tips for how to negotiate a salary: Read the rest of this entry »

