How To Negotiate The Salary You Want In A Recession

By John Smith

"Raise is deserved by that man!" over 98 years ago there is at least a possibility that phrase was shouted above the din by a stressed-out deck officer while it might now show up in the history books, as the Titanic sank beneath the frosty waves. The officer made a mental note when he witnessed the fine work of a calm and steady stevedore loading panicky ladies into the lifeboat, "If we survive this thing, that man deserves a raise." For job search advice check out JobConcierge.com

Remember when things are not looking too good but good work always got noticed. The recession of 2009 is not on the par with the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. We may have hit the iceberg, but cool hands on deck are still steering ahead. If you're one of those cool hand then recession is not one of the reasons to forgo a request for a raise, or to bargain a better package in a career transition. Prepare and proceed. Always keep your eyes on the prize and your feet on the ground. In other word be optimistic and realistic-and just a little opportunistic. Here there are four tips for the salary you want during the recession you don't-

Always know your value and defend your knowledge. If you do a research before it always pays a good..... As in terms of "pay." it is always good to know your industry and your peers and the appropriate salary. It is good to shoot for a high end, but have a bottom line in mind. This leaves a little wiggle room. Salary level is always a negotiation. The centerpiece of the negotiation should be the value of your performance.

Salary negotiators always make a decision based on logics and business realities. They always look what you have done in your previous position to the tie you wore or the mismatched shoes and the odd thing which you have in your hair. They are human and always make sure that you are ready to put your facts and your best foot forward.

When we cross the road our mother always told us to stop, look and listen and then cross the road. Negotiating a salary is just like a standing on a busy corner, waiting for a break in the traffic. Stop: Don't dash out. Stop and give your boss a chance to speak first; maybe he or she can praise you and provide you with some negotiating points. Look: assess the recession impact on the company first and address it directly, especially if you can point to how your action and abilities will help to reduce the recession blow. Listen: Don't be so relieved at having unloaded your request that you let your sigh of relief blot out the words of response. Remember, this is a negotiation. It doesn't end with the request.

Be fair, you're not the only one who is loading the lifeboats. You always want to be fairly compensated but you have colleagues. If you think that your performance is better than others, make your point, but don't reach too far beyond the going rate for others with your level of skill and responsibility. It is a lab our pool when you go deep. There are obviously pressures But if you keep your head about you when everyone else is in a bit of panic, someone may well shout out," That man deserves a raise!" Go for it. For best industry job boards and the best recruiters and headhunters check out JobConcierge.com - 30227

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