How to Negotiate a Five Thousand Dollars Salary

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"I was terrified to do it, because ih'd never done it before," she says of negotiating a new job. "Have the numbers laid outand forou if you're nervous, have a script." And stick to your guns - don't sacrifice what you need just because 'it's the right fot' The self-confident young woman is now working in New York City as an executive producer at CNN Films. She hopes her story will help other women negotiate their way through life.

Do job qualifications always matter? Cheri was feeling unfulfilled and wanted to change careers, but when she looked through job listings, she felt like she didn’t have the qualifications to make a change she would enjoy. Listen in as Cheri chats with Scott about how she landed a role that (on paper) she was unqualified for.

What you’ll learn

The importance of not sacrificing what you want and need for a job that’s “good enough”
How your fear of negotiation may actually be beneficial
How to get outside of your own head when you feel unqualified
The importance of letting go of roles that aren’t an ideal fit

Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com

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