Say “Hmmm” to the First Salary Offer

A blog from CareerBuilder called “Say “Hmmm” to the First Salry Offer” gives interesting perspective when negotiating for a salary for a job offer. The article can be read at this link: http://www.experience.com/alumnus/article?channel_id=managingyourmoney&source_page=additional_articles&article_id=article_1176489494746

When you are approaching that stage in the interview process, or if you think a job offer might be made; the most important thing is do your research. You want to know what average wage range is for that position in specific industries. If possible, find out what the average wage is locally for that type of position. Wages may vary greatly by geographic region.

You definately don’t want to sell yourself short, but you don’t want to give figures too high and scare them away either. There is always an opportunity for a raise and sometimes you need to prove yourself first before getting the salary that you think you are worth.

I think the article says it best on ways to handle the negotiations, but remember if you need this job, be careful not to scare the employer away with a riduculously high wage.