Articles About Negotiating

How do you Accept A Second Job Offer After You've Already Said "Yes" to the first?

For the last four months you've been riding a job-search roller coaster of euphoric activity and disappointing dry spells. Suddenly, your hard work is paying off. You've received a great offer, accepted it and are getting ready to start work next Monday. Suddenly the dark-horse opportunity that galloped out of your life two months ago has trotted back in with the offer of your dreams. Now what do you do?

Negotiating Your Compensation Package

Whatever you do, don't offer or agree to a compensation package you honestly don't want. It's better to walk away than start a position with a chip on your shoulder.

Counteroffers: Are They Benefit or Detriment?

Have you ever been approached by your current company with a counteroffer to keep you from jumping ship? Or, has a potential employer ever offered you less than what you were expecting, then upped the ante when you told them you deserved more?

Getting the Upper Hand in Salary Discussions

"When discussing salary during a job interview, how do I avoid giving a specific dollar amount before my potential employer does? I don't want to seem difficult, but I don't want to lock myself into a lower salary range than the company had intended."

When To Accept a Job Offer

"How do I decide whether to accept a job offer or continue in my job search? What hints do you have for deciding?"