Negotiate Your Salary

“The easiest raise you'll ever get is the one that you negotiate on the way into a company.“ - John Gates, The Salary Coach

In this episode of the People Dividend Podcast, host Mike Horne speaks with John Gates, the Salary Coach, about the intricacies of salary negotiation and the various elements that can be negotiated beyond just salary. John shares insights from his extensive experience in recruitment and negotiation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the risks involved in negotiating offers, the role of timing, and the significance of maintaining integrity throughout the process. The conversation also touches on the current job market outlook and how job seekers can better position themselves for success.

Key Points:

• Negotiation risks can be minimized with the right strategies.
• Negotiating before accepting a job is crucial for leverage.
• Counter offers can damage trust and career progression.

 “The easiest raise you'll ever get is the one that you negotiate on the way into a company.“

John Gates, The Salary Coach

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If you ask for things in the right way, you can explore if it's possible to do it now instead of later.- John Gates 

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The number of days you're in the office, believe it or not, is negotiable in many cases. Sometimes it's not, but there are safe ways of discovering if it's negotiable or not. - John Gates

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