You can always have an upper hand during salary negotiation, here’s how

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You can always have an upper hand during salary negotiation, here’s howWhether you're new to job hunting or a seasoned pro and whether you adore the art of salary negotiation or fear it, truly knowing salary negotiation tactics — and maintaining a strategic distance from salary negotiation landmines — are critical to acquiring the job offer you look for and deserve.
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Here are a few tricks you should keep up your sleeve during the process

Try not to be the first to disclose the number

If conceivable, attempt to get the employer to disclose the pay for the job before you tell your requirements. In the event that you discover this is excessively troublesome or ungainly, consider providing a broad range and say you expect "a fair total pay package for the job and my unique set of skills, including…." It is likewise fair to ask the employer what the market data says the job is worth.

This works 30 percent of the time

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In the event that the organization asks a moment time, your answer is: "I will consider any reasonable offer." This is a courteous stalling tactic, and this will work another 30% of the time.

Say No

While considering your numbers, you should likewise think of a "walk away point"— a final offer that is low to the point that you need to turn it down. This could be founded on financial need, market value, or basically what you need to like the salary you're bringing home.

"Hmmm" rather than "Okay"

"When you hear the other person's first offer, don't say "OK." Say 'Hmmm,'. "Give yourself some time, and in the seconds of silence, the other person is more prone to improve in some way."

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Influence

It's difficult to force your boss to increase your compensation, and attempting to do as such can possibly harm your working relationship. Consider the process as attempting to persuade him that it may benefit the association to pay you more.