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Salary Negotiation Tips
When it comes to compensation, for many, more is always better. Yet, a vast majority of job seekers -- under the mistaken assumption that they don’t have a say on the salary negotiation table -- sheepishly accept the first offer that comes their way. It is true that a few industries, companies, and roles are not suitable candidates for the negotiation process, but universalizing such an assumption would be incorrect. Traditionally, employers have been very open to the negotiation process for the right candidate (and of course the adept negotiator).

Salary Negotiation Don'ts
Unless you are considered “workforce royalty,” you will have to do your bit to negotiate your compensation package. Unfortunately job seekers falter at this very important step, often repeating mistakes that have a reputation of boomeranging with historical accuracy. Let’s review a few precautions you must take to avoid jeopardizing your negotiation.

Compare Salary Offers
Congratulations! If you are reading this article, you are probably in a situation where most want to be: confused with multiple offers. After considering long term growth opportunities, company values, corporate culture, and the rest, there remains one important item to compare: the compensation package.

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