Want hike in initial salary? 5 practical ways to negotiate

Negotiations don't always go according to plan

A survey conducted by Glassdoor revealed that a staggering 59 percent of employees accepted their initial salary offers without negotiating. Understandably, the thought alone of asking for more money might seem uncomfortable to you, but failing to know your worth could lose you more than just money.
 

Here are a few ways to negotiate your initial salary offer.

1. Use your accomplishments as ammo
 

Don’t give them a low-ball figure of your expected salary. If the application requires a number, leave it blank.

Make it clear early on that you’re absolutely confident of your worth (within reason) without having to divulge a number. 

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