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While negotiating a salary and/or benefits is not always possible, many employers expect you to negotiate.  It's important to know the trends in your field so you can present a common salary range and benefits to your employer.  It's also important to know where you fit on the range - are you considered "entry level" or do you have slightly more experience than most applicants for this position? Location can also play a big role, as some areas are more expensive than others.

For information and resources, explore the links below:

• NACE Salary Calculator - National Association of Colleges and Employers' up to date information
• Job Star - Links to over 300 free online salary surveys for a wide range of professions and settings. The focus here is on California and national surveys.
• Salary.com-gives you typical salary ranges for occupations, depending on location
• PayScale - view salary data by location, job title, country, experience level
• Oregon Labor Market Information-salary information, demand
• The Riley Guide - salary and compensation guides
  
• Career OneStop - Use this tool to find salary information for more than 800 different occupations.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Employment Projections
• O*Net
• Career Guide to Industries
• Salaries by Job & Industry
• Salaries by City & Job
  

Articles about Negotiating Salary:

• Money Talks
• Bringing up the Past: The Do's and Don'ts of Salary History
• How to Avoid Bringing Up Salary Too Soon in a Job Interview
• Salary Negotiation Basics
• How to Disclose Salary Requirements in a Cover Letter - Don't let putting a salary figure in your cover letter give you anxiety. State a fair and accurate number using the following tips.
• Did I Just Low-Ball My Salary for the Rest of My Career?
• 10 Salary Negotiating Mistakes to Avoid
• 5 Tips for Negotiating Compensation - It is easy to go into salary negotiations with a “me vs. them” attitude. However, treating talks as a collaborative process in which both sides are interested in a fair resolution can be more effective than demands and ultimatums.
• 5 Myths About Negotiating Salary

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