Reviewing salary negotiation techniques

While you do not want to jump too far ahead of yourself in the job-search, another common weakness of job-seekers is salary negotiation. And if you have been unemployed for an extended period, you might be tempted to take the first offer you receive.

The key to remember is that knowledge is power -- and your goal is to not only understand the process of salary negotiation, but to use sources that can provide you with the ammunition you need to get the job offer you deserve.

For detailed help, use our Salary and Job Offer Tutorial.