associations – there should be no reason not to have an accurate market value in
mind.
However, despite all the preparation and right attitude in the negotiation,
there is another pitfall – declining an offer too quickly as it was lower than
expected. A careful balance needs to be struck here; we have looked at the risks of
accepting too quickly, but declining an offer can mean that the negotiation has
nowhere to go. There are two points to consider at this juncture: a raise can also
come in the form of other benefits such as better health cover, so if the money
offered is low, think about discussing the perks of the job. The second point is that
you have to be realistic – if the job market is low and the company is not having a