Salary Smarts

How to negotiate the salary you want – and deserve!

By Noa Glouberman

      Congrats! You just snagged your dream job and the boss man's asked you in to finalize the details of your contract. You're in heaven, right? Wrong. If you're like most people, you're nervous about having to discuss that dreaded topic – salary.

When it comes to asking for and getting the salary you deserve, the most common things people worry are seeming unreasonable and greedy or, worse, losing the job to someone who's willing to work for less. Don't sell yourself short. Besides the fact you should be earning enough to cover your basic expenses, you've worked hard to get where you are. If you know you can do the job well, take this opportunity to show off your skills and suitability, as well as your ambition, determination and professionalism. Our handy checklist will help you do just that.

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