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Have you ever asked yourself the million-dollar question, “How do I negotiate my salary?” when preparing for an upcoming job interview? Let’s talk about if & when you should discuss dollar signs with your potential employer…

Before your first job interview, it's crucial to research current salary trends in your industry to ensure you're well-equipped for the seemingly tough conversation. Take a peek at what similar positions are offering and use this, along with your skillset, experience, and expenses to calculate your baseline salary; aka the number that you'd turn down the role for.

Timing is everything when it comes to salary negotiation & you want to prove yourself prior to discussing any figures. If you jump the gun too quickly, you won't appear genuinely passionate; remember culture fit is key.

Once you feel that you've established yourself as a front-runner by answering questions well and showcasing your skillset, utilise the question portion of the interview to talk money. This way if you're successful, you will both enter the next stage of the interview process on the same page.

Be honest with both yourself and your potential employer when negotiating your salary. Aiming for a higher number is all well and good if you have the skill set to match, however overselling yourself will creep up if you don't match the value that you promised in your interview - Transparent negotiation is key, and finding a happy medium between career progression and stability will ensure that you feel valued and satisfied in your sweet new dream role