CareerWomen.com Offers Tips on How to Get The Salary You Deserve
According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), college educated women earn only 72% as much as college educated men. According to CareerWomen.com, beating the odds in salary negotiations either during the job interview process or an annual performance review is critical to closing the gender wage gap.
“Being prepared is the best line of defense to avoid salary misalignment,” commented JillXan Donnelly. “Equal Pay Day is a great reminder to all women that now is the time to research, organize and negotiate for what you deserve.”
To this end, CareerWomen.com
offers the following tips to women who want to get the salary they
deserve.
1. Learn the art of negotiation
Use mentors to help refine your negotiation skills. Given that you
will be negotiating with both men and women, pick a mentor from Mars
and Venus to get perspective from both sides of the communication
spectrum. Practice makes perfect, so rehearse your pitch to nail your
request.
2. Research salaries in your profession
Know your salary requirements and have the data to back up your
knowledge. There are resources available online and in print that
break down the salary range in numerous professions by experience,
education level, and geographic location.
Have a copy of salary ranges at hand just in case you need them.
3. Have a strategy for success
Good negotiators always know how to meet the needs of the other side.
Be prepared to talk about how your contributions help make your boss
and your company successful and make you a vital part of the
organization.
Additional resources to enhance professional development and advance
women’s careers can be found at http://www.CareerWomen.com including
career development tools, career and employment news, professional
associations and employment opportunities across the US with some of
the best women-friendly companies.
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CareerWomen.com/The Career Exposure Network
