7 Things To Do If Your Salary Negotiation Fails

By Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter

Have you ever been in the position of having to negotiate or renegotiate your salary? Whether you’re starting a new job or asking for a raise at your current firm, the process can be intimidating and invoke fear. After all, you’re asking for a higher salary, and believe that means you need to be able to justify your request. But what happens if your salary negotiation fails? Here are five things to do if your salary negotiation fails. From taking time to reflect, to continuing to network and practice negotiation skills, these tips will help you get back on track and prepare for a successful negotiation next time.

Ask for Feedback

Asking for feedback can provide you with valuable insights into a company’s thought process, budget constraints, or other factors that may have influenced the decision including financial problems a firm is having. Don’t you want to know about a firm’s financial problems before joining instead of after? I remember when I was still doing searches, I did a negotiation for a person I referred to a client. I made a strong case for why my client should increase their offer. “He…