It is important to know not only how much of a salary you will require to sustain a certain quality of life, but also how much you are actually worth within your field based on experience and education factors. People range from feeling inadequate where they never ask for enough salary to those who exaggerate their skill sets and demand a salary that is far beyond their range. Hopefully as a job seeker you fall somewhere between. Employers are prepared to negotiate salary, but they do not act favorably when it is demanded. So utilize some of the concepts listed below to be a diplomatic negotiator and acquire the salary you not only want, but deserve. Continue reading →