6- Your Expectations are Too High
When applying for jobs, it’s important to be as flexible as you can with your salary and benefits. No matter if the jobs you apply for ask for an expected salary range or have a fixed hourly rate, one of the reasons you may have not been hired before is that you walked in with a list of non-negotiable requirements.
This can instantly convey a rigid personality and sets off alarm bells to your employer. With the goal of being as flexible as you can in your mind, make a list of all the benefits that you absolutely need, like paid time off or health insurance. Next, write out some benefits that would be ideal to have, but negotiable, like your salary, retirement plan, and hourly rate. When it comes time to your interview, go in prepared to explain your needs but with a demonstration of flexibility. Your employer will appreciate your adaptability and will be more willing to reward you with a job offer.
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