WCIYP (Secrets Of Salary Negotiation)

In my previous blog post, I listed and described the six secrets to salary negotiation. For this particular post, I am going to focus in on one of the most useful secrets, that is, to "Never Discuss Salary Until the End of the Whole Interviewing Process at That Organization, When (and If) They Have Definitely Said They Want You".

The most challenging aspect of this secret is knowing exactly when the interview is coming to an end. Hence, when this time is near, you will likely want to begin discussing salary propositions with an employer. An apparent sign that an interview is going well for you, and that it's time to bring up a negotiable salary, is when an employer subtly asks what kind of salary you would expect from a position similar to the one you're applying for. In order to to gain leverage in the salary negotiation process, be sure to come prepared with various answers to a salary range question. This means that thorough research is required to properly pinpoint an appropriate figure.

Per What Color Is Your Parachute, salary should not be discussed during an interview until the following criteria have been met:

• Ensure the interviewer understands your skills and what value you can bring to the company
• Make sure you would be comfortable working at the place you're interviewing for. Don't take a job to simply have one, it is more fulfilling to find work for something that you're passionate about
• Know exactly what the job entails, including its full job description
• Determine if your skills match those required for the job
• Make sure you have made it to the final interview. You do not want to prematurely mention a salary if others are more likely candidates for a position 
• Decide if you actually want to work where you have applied 
• The employer has expressed interest in your abilities and finds that you will be an excellent match for the available position