Discussing Your Previous Salary With Potential Employers
I try to explain a lower salary is OK, but my potential employer believes I’ll only stay until the economy improves. How do I get around it?
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I try to explain a lower salary is OK, but my potential employer believes I’ll only stay until the economy improves. How do I get around it?
The simple fact is those who negotiate get compensated for effectively navigating the uncomfortable process of satisfying both sides effectively.
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