Lesson Introduction

It’s vital that you know the steps required to attain the salary you are looking for with the position you are seeking. After you learn these steps (and some additional tips), you will have the tools ready to speak confidently with your future employer about your salary requests. In this lesson, you’ll learn:

  • Negotiation is an important part of getting the salary you’re seeking
  • Information and resources you should access to prepare for the negotiation process
  • How to best handle various salary negotiation scenarios
  • What benefits should be included as part of your salary package
  • Appropriate questions you should ask your future employer about both salary and benefits

 Ready to get started? Let’s begin with learning why salary numbers may be flexible.