JOBS TIPS: Read How To Negotiate “Salary” During An Interview

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If there’s one thing one must start to learn before going on a job hunt is to Learn how to negotiate salaries during an interview can be quite a daunting task. Most people dread it since you don’t want to aim too high and lose out on the job or aim to low and risk selling yourself short.

So, we at jobsportal.com.ng decided to share some of the best tips on what these right ways are and what mistakes should be avoided.

To begin with, I want to state that all salaries are negotiable. “People have this mentality that it is only people in senior positions who can negotiate yet I myself have had to negotiate with people like drivers and cooks. So long as a job is salaried there is always room for negotiation. The only people that I can think of who don’t have the capacity to negotiate would be entry level job seekers or the likes of graduate trainees.”

In regards to what factors determine the need for salary negotiation, off the top of his head he can think of five.

One, the most obvious one is education and experience. “That will never lack in any negotiation and is a key determinant of the amount you will get”.

Two, cost of living. Should the cost of living be high, most definitely people would want a higher salary to cushion themselves.

Three, salary history. “As an employer I would want to know what you have been earning in the past so as to determine what amount would be appropriate to offer you in the future”.

Four, rare skills and industry. If you have a skill where only you and a limited number of people in your industry can perform such as nuclear physicists then that will work to your advantage.

Five, responsibilities and scope of the work. If you have a lot of duties or your job duties are major that would be a good reason for salary negotiation. For example if you have a high risk job that may involve you putting yourself in harm’s way and really adds to the value of your organization, salary negotiation would suffice.

What about mistakes?

He says that, “I have seen instances where people go out and get masters degree and then approach me that they want a salary increment since now they’re over qualified. This never ends well in their favour since I can’t give such a person a pay rise.

If you want the salary increment, that Masters degree that you’re flaunting, has to first add value to the organization. If it doesn’t, then my friend you will end up talking to yourself.

Two, people need to check the requirements of the job they have before going for further studies. “There is no point in you getting a masters in a field where an employee with a diploma can get the same job. As an employer I wouldn’t give you the pay rise you requested but would rather hire the person with a diploma. More so if he’s more qualified and experienced then you are.”

Three, the wrong perception of an organization. “Some employees leave smaller companies for bigger ones thinking they will earn more since the organization is bigger. For example if a person leaves telecommunications company A for B, since B is bigger and it made let’s say 3.5 billion before tax, it doesn’t necessarily mean that now company B will be able to offer you 1 million.”

So what tips would he give an employee negotiating their salary?One, be confident in yourself, your experience and your skills. “Don’t be desperate and blurt out that you will take any amount since the economy is bad or that you have so many problems and need the money really badly. Stay professional”.

Two, do a proper survey of how much the pay is for people in your capacity and with your skills. That way you’ll be able to gauge your range and determine your worth.

Three, don’t ignore job interviews simply because the salary they’re offering isn’t what you think it should be. “After all, isn’t that why it’s called a salary negotiation? Just attend the interview and listen to what they have to say and who knows you could get a bigger and better job with a better salary than originally offered.”

His parting shot? Be confident and be flexible. Know your worth as an employee and what you’re willing to take. If there’s some room to flex, do so and don’t be too rigid. We hope this information helps, stay updated with us & subscribe…


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I remember one coy saying they'd pay me 50k as a entry level software developer. When I looked at the job description, I told them to pay 150 though I wasn't willing to accept the job as it would affect my education.
Since they didn't want to accept my condition of 50k plus my fees, accommodation, feeding and wardrobe I let them be.
To be frank I made more than 200k from them before they got someone to fill that role within a month.

salary ko, wages ni

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Where the work wey I wan dey negotiate salary

folakemigeh are you here, someone is crushing on you. can we hang out at protea hotel tonight

Easy way just say: "Oga if you no increase my salary before end of this month, I go kill you and your family, and don't try me oh na me kill my last oga so your name go just join the list"


Try that works like charm

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Where d job wen u dey practice for?

Which salary are you negotiating? The job that hundreds are scrambling for

No correlation with the topic... I was expecting a list or something..... You people Sha

for this era?

Shey na persin wey don find job wan dey negotiate salary..... Lol....

Whenever I'm asked... I add a few bucks to my current or last salary...

I spoke to an HR Manager who wanted me to come for an interview in Ibadan. I told her I wanted to know the budget and she held back. I hinted her what I earned and she had to confess that it was way more than the MD salary so I told her I would recommend someone and she was happy with my offer. At times it's better to have an idea so you dont waste everyone's time. Just saying.

Nice tips!

Thank you.

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Negotiate Salary when an offer has been made not during an interview process.

People still going for inter

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An idea is the best bet.


You know how to charge then..

Had an experience in the past laid down a salary scale but under negotiation dropped 50k from it.


They hired someone with the same requirements + the 50k I dropped.


Lol. Now that was a laugh.

Since them I never sell myself short.

The good jobs are taken by politicians for their children and mules including party faithful etc

You can not even make it to interview session let alone talk of having the opportunity to negotiate salary.

Because of our rough environment some Nigerians even take consolation in their being shortlisted for an interview. Not minding whether they secure the job or not.

Yomit71:
folakemigeh are you here, someone is crushing on you. can we hang out at protea hotel tonight

You are crushing on a guy using a lady's picture. Keep crushing. I pray you don't end up crashing.

Between, did you learn from the Op's article?

MrWondah:
I remember one coy saying they'd pay me 50k as a entry level software developer. When I looked at the job description, I told them to pay 150 though I wasn't willing to accept the job as it would affect my education.
Since they didn't want to accept my condition of 50k plus my fees, accommodation, feeding and wardrobe I let them be.
To be frank I made more than 200k from them before they got someone to fill that role within a month.

Please will you teach me?

Akalia:
Please will you teach me?

I'd love to.
Depending on what you want to learn....
Web dev and its tech or software Dev