Negotiating your salary can seem like an awkward and daunting task. When using a recruiter, we at Arcadia Recruitment will do this for you. If you apply for a job directly it is a critical part of the job-hunting process. If done correctly, it can significantly affect your long-term earnings and job satisfaction. It's not just about getting what you want, but about understanding your value, communicating effectively, and finding a middle ground where you and the employer will be happy. Remember if you ask too much and the employer says yes, they will expect a 110% effort and to hit the ground running. If you ask too little you could be behind the market rate for a long time.

Here are some effective strategies:

1. Understanding Your Value
   Keeping in mind the market salary range of your role and your experience, try to make an educated guess of a range that you believe represents your worth. Based on your skills, years of experience and qualifications check websites like Glassdoor or LinkedIn salaries or simply talk to us Arcadia Recruitment to provide relevant insight into the current market. Be realistic about your own expectations and know where you stand remember that advertised jobs also may advertise in band levels this varies based on experience.

2. Communicating Effectively
Honest and open communication goes a long way. Being transparent to us Arcadia Recruitment your recruiter will help build trust. If applying direct be honest so trust can be built between you and the employer. When you are given feedback, take it with an open mind and try to understand where the other person is coming from. Understand both of your expectations and bring up concerns related to the role, benefits and future work culture. When talking to us and we ask what your current salary is this is to advice you where you are placed in the market. Sometimes you may be paid more than competitor companies and we will tell you so.

3. Finding a Middle Ground
The most qualified person to handle this task will be us Arcadia Recruitment your recruiter. We have more than 16 years of experience, day-to-day communication with other job seekers and strong market connections, we are in the best position to advice what would be amenable to a future company. Be honest on the onset about what you are currently on and what you would like to earn. Be truthful about your competencies and let your work speak for itself.

Ultimately, it's not about winning or losing, it's about mutual respect and finding the balance between what you deserve and what the employer values. We will be working to help you get the best possible outcome.

Arcadia Recruitment are specialist in Architecture, Design, and Planning in Brisbane if you would like help with finding your new role, please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Caroline Sanders – Director of Arcadia Recruitment