When a company starts to consider you seriously, you should begin to think about the negotiation. What do you want? What are you prepared to accept? How bad do you want the job?
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It happens in almost every job interview. Your potential employer looks you straight in the eye and asks the question that gets you squirming in your seat: "What kind of salary are you looking for?" It takes finesse and negotiating know-how to get the best possible pay and perks.
Many people see negotiation as a process of each party trying to get the most for what they have to give. And that's a reasonable way to look at it when you're buying or selling a car, a computer, or a carpet. It's tempting to look at job negotiations in the same way—but not advisable.
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