{"id":18671,"date":"2022-02-01T12:16:45","date_gmt":"2022-02-01T12:16:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/?p=18671"},"modified":"2022-02-01T12:16:45","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T12:16:45","slug":"showing-up-for-salary-negotiations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/showing-up-for-salary-negotiations\/","title":{"rendered":"Showing Up for Salary Negotiations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Showing Up for Salary Negotiations<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a job seeker, much of your focus is on getting a job offer. But what happens once that offer comes in? Negotiating your salary is a critical component in your interview process and can be a make-or-break moment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers often expect you to negotiate your offer, but don\u2019t assume making it to the negotiation table means they cannot rescind the offer of employment. How you navigate this conversation is crucial to building an effective relationship with your future employer. It signals how you feel about your worth in this role, what you value within the compensation package and how you will handle essential conversations in the organization.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18678 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-1-1-300x159.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"394\" height=\"209\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-1-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-1-1-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-1-1-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-1-1-600x319.png 600w, https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Untitled-design-1-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want this to be a win-win for you and the organization. Remember that you\u2019ll be engaging with both hiring managers and HR professionals, so be prepared to speak with others beyond your initial interview. HR professionals are typically trained in navigating these conversations, so how will you bring your best and reinforce your value? The following steps will help you show your value in the salary negotiation!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Preparation Increases Confidence<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The salary negotiation conversation is not only about how you feel, but also about the perception of confidence by others. Do you know how to communicate your self-confidence effectively? One note: confidence should not be confused with arrogance. Here is an article from<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/blog\/words-phrases-to-use-salary-negotiations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glassdoor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that discusses powerful language for salary negotiations. Between preparing thoroughly and using the right language, you are sure to present a confident delivery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><b>Research is Key<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>#1.<\/strong> Your approach to the salary negotiation requires an understanding of your worth and what outcome you want from the negotiation. You will need to define the following for yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o <\/span>What is the value of your skills for this organization? How experienced are you, how unique are your skills and how much impact will your strengths bring to the role?<br><b><i>Take the time to research salaries for similar skillsets and write down what you learn.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What aspects of the compensation package are most important to you? Remember base salary is only one piece of the puzzle; there may be other items to negotiate in the total package \u2013 time off, health insurance, signing bonuses, performance bonuses, retirement plans, stock options, relocation costs and other creative compensation elements.<br><\/span><b><i>Identify your top three priorities and negotiate to prioritize those in your final compensation package.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>#2<\/strong>. The second key component to your research is knowing the current market value for the role. Salaries vary based on location so ensure you are focusing on where the position is located to get the most accurate information.<br><\/span><b><i>Research average salaries for the role based on your location and average salaries for this organization using sites like<\/i><\/b> <b><i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/member\/home\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glassdoor.com<\/a>, <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Salary.com<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, and<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>LinkedIn<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Wish, Want, Walk<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a phrase coined by Meggie Palmer, Founder and CEO of PepTalkHer.&nbsp; This is a powerful concept to be sure you are accepting roles that align with your value and support your career growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o The <strong>Wish<\/strong> number is on the high end, the figure you wish you could get but is a stretch. Don\u2019t discount your wishes \u2013 go for it!<br><\/span><\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o The <strong>Want<\/strong> figure is well within your range and is the number you should be getting paid based on your current value.<br><\/span><\/li>\n<li>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o The <strong>Walk<\/strong> figure is one that you will not accept. It is the number in which you walk away from the offer to find better alignment with your value.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are prepared, have done your research and understand your priorities, it will allow you to have clearly defined and realistic Wish, Want, and Walk numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiating salaries can be nerve wracking, but you don\u2019t have to do it alone. Hire Heroes USA is here to assist you.&nbsp; If you\u2019re a current client, simply reach out to your Transition Specialist for advice or to be connected with a professional mentor in your field. You can also use your MyTrak portal to watch informational sessions such as, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mytrak.hireheroesusa.org\/s\/login\/?ec=302&startURL=%2Fs%2Fshare-media%3Fvtui__mediaId%3Da6C4W000000qA9w\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare for Success: Interviewing and Salary Negotiations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d for more information. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-light-grey-background-color has-light-grey-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Wendy DeCesare is the California Area Manager for Hire Heroes USA. If you\u2019re interested in receiving free career support with Hire Heroes USA,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/mytrak2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here to learn more<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Showing Up for Salary Negotiations As a job seeker, much of your focus is on getting a job offer. But what happens once that offer comes in? Negotiating your salary is a critical component in your interview process and can be a make-or-break moment.&nbsp; Employers often expect you to negotiate your offer, but don\u2019t assume [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[38,205,27,197,28,154,31,33],"class_list":["post-18671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","tag-hire-heroes-usa","tag-job-interviews","tag-job-search-from-home","tag-job-search-tips","tag-job-searching","tag-military-employment","tag-military-transition","tag-veteran-employment"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18671"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18671\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hireheroesusa.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}