Salary negotiation is an unsettling topic for many people. One of the reasons it is so intimidating is that there are many alternative tactics you can use, to gain an upper hand. Knowing what to say and which strategies to use can maximize a salary offer from an employer. In this episode, you will learn how to negotiate salary and why it is important for career growth.
Your salary is a fundamental aspect of your job and knowing how to negotiate salary influences your career success. Negotiating your starting pay and asking for raises are critical factors in choosing to accept a position and feeling valued in your job. Our host Porschia, and guest, Brandon Bramley, further discuss the importance of salary negotiation and share their useful insights.
Brandon Bramley is the Founder of The Salary Negotiator. He has a background in strategic negotiations from working in many professional negotiation roles at large companies, including Amazon and American Airlines. With over a decade of excellence in negotiating multi-million dollar deals, Brandon, leads The Salary Negotiator, where he provides professional job offer and salary negotiation coaching.
What you’ll learn:
- The common mistakes people make, when trying to negotiate salary
- Why salary negotiation is important and what are the essential steps of salary negotiation
- When is the right time to share your salary expectations and who are the right people to share them with
- Why you should not get fixated on one number and why you should keep your offer open ended
- Some of the challenges that executives and professionals face with salary negotiations and how to tackle them
