Job Salary Making One's Eslpod Offer Negotiation Compensation

When accepting a new job, many people believe it is a bad idea to "accept" (agree to) the first offer. They "advise" (recommend) making a counteroffer to try to improve the compensation offer. Of course, just asking for more money is probably not the best strategy. Salary negotiation "tips" (ideas; guidelines; advice; suggestions) include uses of the power of "persuasion" (trying to get others to share one's opinions) to make the employer believe one would be an "asset" (something that has a lot of value) to the organization.

When making a counter offer, it's important to show that one has done research. Present information about "typical" (average; common) salaries for similar jobs with similar companies in the same geographical area. Then demonstrate that one is well-qualified for the position, "emphasizing" (giving added importance to) special "skills" (abilities to do certain things) and qualifications that other "candidates" (people who are being considered for a job or opportunity) might not have. It can also be helpful to emphasize one's "enthusiasm" (excitement, interest, and passion) for the job and the organization, as well as one's ability to start "right away" (immediately), "if that is the case" (if that is actually true or applicable).

It's also important to pay attention to the "entire" (whole) compensation package-not just salary. Some candidates focus only on the "salary" (amount of money received in one year), but "fail to" (do not) consider the value of other benefits. For example, a job that has a high salary but does not offer health insurance may not be as good as a job with a lower salary that includes excellent health insurance.