Negotiate Your Salary

You Can, and You Probably Should

Salary negotiation is just as valuable a part of a military to civilian career change process as any other. Many people shy away from negotiating their salary because they believe it isn't acceptable or, worse, could cause the job offer or fall apart completely. In reality, these fears aren't completely justified, and a smart veteran career searcher will always include salary negotiation in his or her hiring process.

As with anything, though, there are good and bad ways to negotiate a salary. And, as usual, collecting and utilizing good information is the key to securing a salary both parties believe is appropriate. The salary negotiation white paper accessible on this page breaks the process down into seven steps covering everything from salary research to known when (and when not) to ask for more.

Ultimately, the best advice is to not be scared of salary negotiation. It's your opportunity to work with your potential employer to find an amount that reflects the know-how you bring to the company.

White Paper
The Seven Steps of Salary Negotiation

From researching potential salaries to knowing when (and when not) to ask for more, this white paper breaks down the potentially tricky process of salary negotiation into seven steps that will make the process more comfortable and more successful. Click here to access the toolkit.