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Improve a job offer by thinking beyond your salary.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a job seeker\u2019s market. The Great Resignation, which began in April 2021, has seen Americans leave their jobs by the millions, often in search of greener pastures. It has also produced a labor crunch, often leaving employers desperate to fill positions across industries. As a result, employees are in a good position to negotiate for higher salaries and workplace benefits with new or prospective employers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you hit the negotiating table, here\u2019s what you need to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know what you\u2019re worth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re competent, reliable, and easy to work with, then you\u2019re a valuable asset for your current or new employers. Go into your negotiation with a clear understanding of what skills you bring to the business. Be ready to frame salary and benefits as an investment in these skills and even as tools that will increase your productivity by allowing you the flexibility to manage your schedule or providing resources for career development, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know what\u2019s available<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some formal benefits may be impossible to negotiate because your employer simply doesn\u2019t offer them. For example, if your employer doesn\u2019t have a tuition reimbursement program already in place, don\u2019t expect to negotiate one into existence \u2014 at least not immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before negotiations begin, get to know what benefits are available. Ask a company about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n