You’re about to attend an important interview, and the salary question will inevitably come up. Between us, it’s a necessary rite of passage, a step where everything can change. When you know the right tricks, negotiating your salary becomes almost child’s play. Yet many hesitate, are afraid of doing it wrong, or fear scaring off the employer. In reality, not negotiating can cost you dearly: according to a recent study, over a 40-year career, not having negotiated could cost you up to one million euros. That’s huge, right? So, between us, we need to stop backing down. Here’s how to go about mastering this crucial step. In this article, I’m going to reveal 7 concrete techniques to negotiate your salary in an interview, whether you’re in the middle of recruitment or an annual review. The key? Prepare your move and dare to ask for what you’re worth. It’s a skill you can all master if you take it seriously. Ready to become a master of the art of negotiation? Let’s go.
Negotiating your salary in an interview: 7 techniques