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Approaching it without being prepared wont get you far, and making it personal can backfire.
Your position is only as powerful as the alternative options youre truly willing to consider.
If you dont get what you want, either revise your expectations or take responsibility to satisfy them elsewhere.
Heres expert advice on how to strategically approach a salary negotiation.
Dont be similarly thoughtless.
Dont corral your boss in the hallway virtual or otherwise.
Remind yourself you are talking about pay, not self-worth, he said.
Similarly, get any appropriate information you could from job postings and other sources about comparisons within your company.
If youve been exploring other job options, bring valid pay information from those to the table as well.
In addition, be prepared to present a fair view of the contribution youve made.
Begin by trying to come to agreement on principles, he suggested.
For example, I dont want a penny more than is fair.
Id like to ensure I have growth potential so long as I am making a bigger contribution.
Be sure as you look at comparisons that you fairly valuetotal compensation packages, he recommended.
