Negotiating a Job Offer
Negotiating a job offer can be overwhelming, especially if it is the first time. Fortunately, one can take measures to ensure the process is successful. Jordan Sudberg, a pain management expert, provides tips for effectively negotiating a job offer.
1. Determine Non-Negotiables
Prior to starting a negotiation, Sudberg says job seekers must determine their non-negotiable terms. These are things they cannot put on the line, such as mandatory workplace insurance, fixed working hours, and compulsory holiday leaves among other non-negotiables. A job seeker should not negotiate about things they cannot compromise on at all costs. For example, questions about lowering salaries or having flexible working hours are questions job hunters should avoid like plague. Nevertheless, job seekers should focus on many aspects of the job, not just salary and monetary rewards.
2. Identify Worth
It is difficult for a person to negotiate a job offer successfully if they don’t know their worth. A person negotiating for a job should determine their skills’ worth in the job market. This can be done by asking friends or family or doing research online. A job seeker should search how much people with similar qualifications earn in their jobs. The applicant should take into consideration factors like location and company size when determining their worth. Sudberg believes an applicant should appropriately set their worth without undermining or being overconfident in their abilities.
3. Objectives
A job applicant must set their short- and long-term objectives and keep them in mind while negotiating a job offer. Having objectives helps ensure a job seeker doesn’t enter the negotiation room with a fixed mind. For instance, the objective of a job hunter can be to use the new opportunity to help them boost their professional portfolio or stick to the job and do it long-term. Knowing what one wants in a job eases the negotiation process.
4. Show Confidence in Qualifications
More often than not, job seekers tend to become anxious and start doubting their qualifications before negotiating for an employment offer. Dr. Sudberg advises job seekers to have confidence in their education, skills, and experience every time. That’s because an applicant needs to show the hiring board that they are the right person for the job. A job seeker confident in their qualifications will have an easy time negotiating contract agreements and ensuring all their needs and terms are accounted for in the contract.
5. Negotiate Salary
A job seeker should negotiate their salary based on their worth. The salary should factor in their education, skills, and experience in the field. Bonuses and benefits should be part of the salary package. The applicant should also factor in things like location, working conditions, and task complexity when setting the salary. Sudberg advises job seekers to quote the highest price possible.
Bottom Line
Jordan Sudberg says these tips are effective in negotiating a job offer and tells job seekers to use them. They will help avoid common mistakes many people make when negotiating a job offer.