Salary Negotiation - Learn About the Myths

Everyone wants to know how to ask for a salary negotiation but sometimes, more information is necessary.  Negotiating salary is something you need to do if you want to get what you deserve with all your hard work.  In order to get it right, you should not only know how to negotiate salary but all the myths about it so you can avoid mistakes.  Prior to going into salary talks, learn all about negotiating your salary and the myths so that you can get that pay you are deserving of.First myth is that companies don't like it when applicants negotiate.  This isn't correct at all; in fact the company is ready to negotiate as they are expecting applicants to do so.  If you negotiate, you are placing yourself above others as it allows the company to see that you are a go-getter and know your worth.  When you are confident and sure about yourself and what you have to offer, this is a good thing.It has been a myth that if you have had low salaries in the past, you have no way of being paid higher.  This is also not true because what you get paid is dependent on your performance and experience.  If you are good at what you do and work hard to achieving things than you can certainly demand for a good pay.  What you were getting paid beforehand shouldn't have a baring on the current salary you hope to get.Negotiating for the highest salary shouldn't be your only goal because sometimes, the job itself is more important.  If you are happy with the job but it isn't paying so much, that is still better than being miserable in a high paying job.  If the company can't give you the rate you are requesting for, compromise with other benefits that can be provided such as more vacation leaves, health benefits, etc.When entering a salary negotiation, make it a point that all that you have discussed is written down.  This way you are assured that your are going to be given everything that is promised to you.  Verbal agreements sometimes isn't enough as you never know, their word may not be good enough.All of these are the myths that you should know about with salary negotiation.  Learning all this will allow you to be more successful with getting that salary you know you are deserving of with all your accomplishments.  As long as you deserve that pay, you won't have any difficulty getting it.