61. Everything You Need to Know About Salary Negotiations

Published: Aug. 6, 2020, 4 a.m.

When did you last negotiate your salary in a way that made you feel proud of yourself?\n\nI messed up so many salary negotiations earlier in my career and I spent many years catching up to the salary I should\u2019ve been making. My fear reflex had an economic cost.\n\nAnd I\u2019m not alone: Research shows that women are less likely to negotiate.\n\nI never wanted to be in the position again of making less than I deserved and I made a commitment to help ensure other women wouldn\u2019t face this either.\n\nWhether you\u2019re on the job search right now or thinking about it someday, this is a skill you want to start practicing, because it takes time to get it right.\n\nYour One Bold Move: Negotiate your salary. Practice your negotiation. Research salary ranges on the web and by talking with recruiters. Start a dialogue with your friends about salaries. Do not wait for the moment you need this to get started. Your income for the rest of your career depends on it.\n\nPS Y\u2019all this one is waaaayyy longer than usual, but it\u2019s because I've given you everything you need to know to successfully negotiate your salary. \nPPS Still only 12 minutes\u2014ha!\n\nFor more from Shanna:\nWebsite: https://www.shannaahocking.com\nFollow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannaahocking\nFollow on Instagram: @ShannaAHocking\n\nTo sign up for Shanna's newsletter with more leadership and career advice sent directly to your inbox: https://www.shannaahocking.com/subscribe or text SHANNA to 66866