3 Answers

• Reputation: 1383 Q&A: 33 0 4 757 114 0 Classifieds: 0 0 what's this? Follow Following 0 Dan Williams

  4 0 Getting a job offer to use as leverage for salary negotiations is one of the worst ways to start a conversation about salary. The minute you play that card your Human Resources Department and manager will likely view you as a flight risk and your tenure at your firm and in your new salary might be shorter than you would like. You will also possibly be burning your bridges with the other employer if you decline their offer and take a counter offer from your current employer. Recruiters and hiring managers are usually pretty good at figuring out if you are just using them for leverage. The best strategy is to go to your supervisor/manager and have an honest conversation. If your job has changed significantly with more responsibilities and tasks and you haven't received an increase you should be able to build a strong case. Think about the value you bring to the company and your position. Are there ways you can add value and do more to justify an increase? Go in with a strong case for why you should receive an increase and you will likely get what you want or close to what you want. If you do that and still don't get the increase you want then start looking for a new job. Dan Williams answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

  Share this answer with a friend:

• Reputation: 33 Q&A: 1 0 0 13 0 0 Classifieds: 0 0 what's this? Expert: 1 topic Un/Employment Follow Following 0

  3 0 Data. Data that supports your getting a raise. In this economic climate you will have to have data on the outcomes and contributions of your employ there. How have you increased their bottom line, partnerships, client base, developed new 'successful' programs, etc...? Professional development efforts to increase your capacity and skill set also can be used as a justification for a raise. Is your job description and responsiblities the same as when you were hired or have they expanded substantially? Take a look back to your personnel files if you have a copy of your original job description. Have you taken on a lot more since your hiring? During your annual evaluation is a great time to review your job description and make changes and discuss compensation with your boss. careers answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

  Share this answer with a friend:

• Reputation: 51 Q&A: 2 0 0 11 0 0 Classifieds: 0 0 what's this? Expert: 3 topics Un/Employment Jobs & Education Job Hunting Follow Following 0 Maria Escobar-Bordyn

  1 0 I agree with both Dan and Careers. I would also add that one's best negotiating strategy is based really on only one thing: what they bring, or are doing that makes them indispensable, and that makes them 'the answer to the problem'. Why you want it or need it doesn't really matter. What have you done above and beyond what was asked that warrants additional consideration? Also, know your worth in your marketplace...with emphasis on YOUR marketplace (different industries/sizes of companies will have different compensation strategies). Do your research (salary.com is a good place to start, and talking to people in similar fields). You may never bring those amounts up in the conversation, but it helps to give you a baseline. Be sure to prepare in advance for the conversation. Pick the proper time (not just when it's best for you, but best for your manager)-your goal is to have him/her be receptive to the conversation. Know what you want to say, and anticipate questions you'll be asked. As a 'wing it' kind of person, this was the hardest thing for me to learn. But I've found, in a conversation such as this, I'm always more effective and professional if I'm prepared. Maria Escobar-Bordyn answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

  Share this answer with a friend: