Get The Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring: Take Charge of Your Career, Find a Job You Love, and Earn What You Deserve

Chapter 63. Negotiation: The Rules of the Game Work in Any Economy

You might think it's crazy to negotiate a job offer when no one's hiring. You might ask, " I should be thrilled to get any offer in this economy, shouldn't I?" The answer is, "No, not necessarily."The hard part comes after the offer. So you've aced the interview, passed all the screens, sealed the deal with your testimonials, and your prospective employer is convinced that you're the right person for the job. They make you an offer, and now the tough part begins.

"What?" you say. What could be tough about a job offer? Isn't this my ultimate goal? What's so tough about saying, "Yes, I'll take it. Glad to be on board!"

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Getting the job offer is not your ultimate goal.

Well, the fact is, that getting the job offer is not your ultimate goal. Your real goal throughout this entire process has been to take charge of your career, find a job you love, and earn what you deserve. If you simply say yes to the first offer that comes along, you are doing none of those three things very well.

Sample: Testimonial Comments #1

Sample: Testimonial Comments #2

Even though you may be tempted to accept any offer to get some income flowing again, you don't want to settle for something you'll regret later. The time to negotiate is now. You can't ...