The first offer letter from your first job ever is one of the most exciting things to receive in the mail. But three months into your job, when the excitement subsides, you may realize that your salary doesn’t exactly match your expectations.
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Remember the following advice to help you land a decent first salary:
1. Negotiate
Many fresh grads are grateful for even being offered a job but don’t be afraid to negotiate your salary. Only do so if you feel you truly deserve a more substantial offer.
2. Remember you’re needed
Learn as much as you can about the company that’s offering you the job. You may realize they need you more than you need them, so don’t settle for less than you’re worth.
3. Reframe the contract
If you feel it’s too early to ask for a higher salary, determine an evaluation period after which you can request a raise from your employer. Set the terms of the evaluation before you sign the contract.
4. Compare
Do some research to learn more about how much a fresh grad with your qualifications earns in your industry and in your city.
5. Give yourself some credit
Going into an interview can be nerve-wracking but don’t let that take away from your confidence. Be reasonable but don’t let the “money” discussion intimidate you.
6. Find loopholes
Read your contract and company policies very carefully. You never know where you can find windows of opportunity that can earn you bonuses or commission.
7. Surprise them
Things on paper are static so be sure to highlight your biggest achievements during the interview; show your employers what you’re really worth and what you’re capable of.
8. Shop around
Notify your potential employer that you need a few days to think about the offer so you can follow up with other companies to which you’ve applied. Then you can make a more informed decision.
9. Learn from experience
Your parents, older siblings or professors have a world of experience and can help you decide whether or not your job offer is fair and they can guide you on how to respond.
10. Set a target
Set a promotion goal map for the next 3 years of your career that marks how much you would like to earn by the end of each year. Keep these numbers realistic and relevant so you can achieve them.
Image by B Tal, Flickr CC
Remember the following advice to help you land a decent first salary:
1. Negotiate
Many fresh grads are grateful for even being offered a job but don’t be afraid to negotiate your salary. Only do so if you feel you truly deserve a more substantial offer.
2. Remember you’re needed
Learn as much as you can about the company that’s offering you the job. You may realize they need you more than you need them, so don’t settle for less than you’re worth.
3. Reframe the contract
If you feel it’s too early to ask for a higher salary, determine an evaluation period after which you can request a raise from your employer. Set the terms of the evaluation before you sign the contract.
4. Compare
Do some research to learn more about how much a fresh grad with your qualifications earns in your industry and in your city.
5. Give yourself some credit
Going into an interview can be nerve-wracking but don’t let that take away from your confidence. Be reasonable but don’t let the “money” discussion intimidate you.
6. Find loopholes
Read your contract and company policies very carefully. You never know where you can find windows of opportunity that can earn you bonuses or commission.
7. Surprise them
Things on paper are static so be sure to highlight your biggest achievements during the interview; show your employers what you’re really worth and what you’re capable of.
8. Shop around
Notify your potential employer that you need a few days to think about the offer so you can follow up with other companies to which you’ve applied. Then you can make a more informed decision.
9. Learn from experience
Your parents, older siblings or professors have a world of experience and can help you decide whether or not your job offer is fair and they can guide you on how to respond.
10. Set a target
Set a promotion goal map for the next 3 years of your career that marks how much you would like to earn by the end of each year. Keep these numbers realistic and relevant so you can achieve them.
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