A majority of workers are not scared to negotiate with their new employer, according to a recent survey. Nearly 80 percent of respondents said they are comfortable negotiating a higher salary or better benefits, with 44 percent indicating they are very comfortable.
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Get Your Report Now!Interviewees were asked, "How comfortable would you be negotiating for a higher salary or better benefits with an employer who has offered you a job?" Here are the results:
| Very comfortable |
44% |
| Somewhat comfortable |
37% |
| Not at all comfortable |
17% |
| Don't know/no answer |
100% |
"As the job market improves, professionals have more negotiating power," said Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International and author of Job Hunting For Dummies®, 2nd Edition (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.).
Messmer added, "Salary is just one part of the overall compensation package. If a company cannot offer the desired base pay, job applicants should consider asking for extra benefits or perks, such as additional vacation time, a sign-on bonus or flexible scheduling."
Robert Half International conducted the survey, interviewing over 400 workers 18 years of age or older and employed in an office environment.
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