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The Salary Tutor:

10 Salary Negotiation Myths

Don't Let These Common Mistakes Cost You When Negotiating a Job Offer

Myth #9: I Don't Have the Necessary Information to Negotiate

The good news is, when it comes to statistical salary data, there are some great resources out there, including salary.com. Before the Internet? Unless your dad worked for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, good luck tracking down comparative salaries. 

The bad news is, while there are certainly websites, blog posts, and videos talking about negotiation, it can be difficult to find an example that fits your particular situation. It seems that resumes and interviewing are always the hot topics. Go ahead and Google the following terms: interview tips, resume tips, salary negotiation tips, and look at the disparity in the number of search results. There are still a lot of people in the dark on this subject.

 

  • Jim Hopkinson

    Jim Hopkinson is an author, writer, and speaker living in New York City. His focus is on career development for the new economy, showing how new media, technology and branding are changing how people look at their career and lifestyle. Read more...