Negotiate Pay Raise Question:

Most job seekers feel anxious, embarrassed and uncomfortable when the time comes to discuss salaries. Advice such as "Never bring up the issue of salary; let the interviewer say it first," rarely helps if you don't have any idea of how to respond when the topic does come up. This handout gives you some basic information about negotiating salaries and benefits as part of your job search. For additional information, please refer to the list of books on the back of this page, or talk to a career counselor.