The Power of Precious Numbers in Recruitment

The power of precise numbers really works. If you ask for a pay rise, you are more likely to be successful if you actually ask for something specific - like 13% rather than 10%. The same goes for a negotiating rent. It's because it's more likely that counter offer will be closer to a precise initial offer. This creates this feeling of trustworthiness and expertese that influences others. In situations where you're in some sort of performance to win a job or a piece of work, you're probably better going towards the beginning.