Ep181: Can I negotiate 30-50% salary increment?

In this episode, Mei Phing discusses the possibility of asking for a big salary increment when negotiating a new job offer. It emphasizes the importance of packaging one’s background and value, as well as having inner confidence to justify the request. 

Highlights

0:16 💡 It is possible to ask for a big salary increment when negotiating a job offer.

1:37 💼 Packaging one’s background, skills, experiences, and value is crucial in convincing the hiring manager or HR recruiter.

3:36 💪 Inner confidence plays a significant role in successfully negotiating a high salary increment.

6:21 📈 Dedication to improving skills and performance is vital before requesting a significant salary increase.

8:10 🎯 Communicating and articulating one’s value in a way that convinces the company is essential.

10:30 🧠 Long-term career development and value positioning are key elements in justifying a big salary increment.

12:20 📚 Additional resources, such as the five-day Career Growth PDF Guide, are available for further guidance.

Key Insights

💡 It is possible to ask for a big salary increment when negotiating a job offer. This challenges the notion that salary negotiations are rigid and non-negotiable.

💼 Packaging one’s background, skills, experiences, and value is crucial in convincing the hiring manager or HR recruiter. This emphasizes the importance of presenting oneself as a valuable asset to the company.

💪 Inner confidence plays a significant role in successfully negotiating a high salary increment. It showcases the need for self-belief and conviction in one’s abilities to justify the requested salary.

📈 Dedication to improving skills and performance is vital before requesting a significant salary increase. This highlights the importance of continuous personal and professional growth to enhance value in the job market.

🎯 Communicating and articulating one’s value in a way that convinces the company is essential. This emphasizes the need for effective communication skills to showcase one’s worth and contributions.

🧠 Long-term career development and value positioning are key elements in justifying a big salary increment. This underlines the significance of strategic career planning and continuous improvement to command higher salaries.

📚 Additional resources, such as the five-day Career Growth PDF Guide, are available for further guidance. This provides individuals with practical tools and insights to navigate salary negotiations and career growth effectively.

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