My latest episode features my good friend Joy, who is excellent with job negotiations and understanding what she’s worth to an employer. She’s not afraid to ask for what she wants and knows how to determine what is fair.

As women especially we are not good at asking for more money or other benefits when we are negotiating for a job. I know I am horrible at quantifying my qualifications on a resume. I, thankfully I suppose, don’t have a lot of experience in this area of applying for a job where they don’t already know what I bring to the table. So I asked Joy to come on and give us some tips and tricks.

My favorite thing she said is that when she was in her 20’s and interviewing for a job she just decided to ask for $500 more than the original offer – and they accepted. To her that was a huge deal, to the company I can imagine it was pennies. But the fact that she counter-offered, and they accepted, was an eye opener for her. And she’s done that ever since. It built up her confidence.

She also recommends using a service to help craft your resume or CV (a curriculum vitae). In today’s world of online applications, it is important to craft your resume to work well not only for the job or career feild your’e in, but also with the website’s algorithm so you have the correct keywords and formatting. Not to mention, they are PROS at helping you articulate and quantify your accomplishments and define what exactly you bring to the table.

It also helps if you are clear in your own head of what it is you want. And have a good understanding of what the salary range is for your chosen career and job title, and in your specific market. In today’s world of remtoe work, the market may not seem as important, but compare where you live to where the company is physically located. Typically, where they are located will dictate the salary range. Linked In or Glassdoor are great resources for this.

For more tips, make sure to tune in to Episode 13 (or Episode 1 of Season 2) Joy – Knowing Your Worth today!