According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), college educated women earn only 72% as much as college educated men. According to CareerWomen.com, beating the odds in salary negotiations either during the job interview process or an annual performance review is critical to closing the gender wage gap.
“Being prepared is the best line of defense to avoid salary mis-alignment,” commented JillXan Donnelly. “Equal Pay Day is a great reminder to all women that now is the time to research, organize and negotiate for what you deserve.”
To this end, CareerWomen.com offers the following tips to women who want to get the salary they deserve.
- Learn the art of negotiation
Use mentors to help refine your negotiation skills. Given that you will be negotiating with both men and women, pick a mentor from Mars and Venus to get perspective from both sides of the communication spectrum. Practice makes perfect, so rehearse your pitch to nail your request. - Research salaries in your profession
Know your salary requirements and have the data to back up your knowledge. There are resources available online and in print that break down the salary range in numerous professions by experience, education level, and geographic location.
Have a copy of salary ranges at hand just in case you need them. - Have a strategy for success
Good negotiators always know how to meet the needs of the other side. Be prepared to talk about how your contributions help make your boss and your company successful and make you a vital part of the organization.
Additional resources to enhance professional development and advance women’s careers can be found at https://www.CareerWomen.com including career development tools, career and employment news, professional associations and employment opportunities across the US with some of the best women-friendly companies.
About CareerWomen.com
CareerWomen.com is the leading online career center by and for women. Tailored to the needs of today’s working women, CareerWomen.com provides easy access to top employers and recruiters who are actively looking to recruit women. Since 1997, CareerWomen.com has helped thousands of women find jobs in their chosen career. For more information, visit https://www.careerwomen.com
This article was last modified on January 6, 2023
This article was first published on April 21, 2005
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