5 major mistakes that can derail your salary negotiations

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Don't sabotage yourself. It could cost you.

There's no room for self-sabotage in a salary negotiation.

Seriously. One wrong move, and you could find that your earnings plummet below your expectations.

You're already up against a hiring manager or your boss who have their own ideas about pay. You don't have to add yourself to your list of opponents.

With that in mind, here are some big pitfalls to avoid in any salary negotiation: