Probably one of the hardest aspects of job-hunting for most job-seekers is salary negotiation -- and from any angle you view it, either as part of your career marketing strategy or from a personal satisfaction standpoint, getting the job offer you think you deserve is critical to your personal satisfaction.

Salary negotiation is a process in which job-seekers attempt to obtain the best compensation package possible, based on skills and experience, the industry salary range, and the company's guidelines. To learn more about salary negotiation, including tips, tools (a detailed tutorial), and other resources, go to this section of Quintessential Careers: Salary Negotiation and Job Offer Tools and Resources.