Negotiating Job Offers & Salaries

FPC of Charlotte has compiled the following articles to help you navigate the negotiation process.  Contact your FPC of Charlotte recruiter to discuss how we can assist you in your career search.

 

Getting What You Want: Negotiating Successfully

Sealing the deal on a new job offer that satisfies both the job candidate and the company offering the position requires a specific set of bargaining skills. 

Top 10 Tips for Successful Salary Negotiations

It's hard to force your boss to increase your compensation, and trying to do so can potentially damage your working relationship.  Read these tips to find out how to handle salary negotiations.

Determining Your Value

How much are you worth in today's job market? Is your salary reflective of the level of contribution you have been making to your employer? The answer may surprise you as many employees are seriously underpaid.

Thanks but No Thanks: Turning Down the Offer

In today's job market, it seems ludicrous to talk about turning down a job offer. Everyone should be so lucky as to even get an offer. But you need to stop and think before you jump out of desperation into a situation that is not good for you. Even though it may be uncomfortable, there are times when you have to say, "Thanks, but no thanks."

The Offer May Not Be As Good As It Seems

Most people quickly accept the first offer presented to them. Have you ever negotiated an offer?

6 Steps to Handling Money Questions

When it comes to job interviewing, salary questions make most people squirm.

How and Why to Avoid Counteroffers

If you entertain the counteroffer, you may succumb to it and reverse the objective decision you made. So what is so bad about getting more money or a big promotion with your current employer versus making a change?

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