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What to do if you’ve lowballed yourself in a salary negotiation
Let’s put this right.
Last updated: 25 January 2023
What you’ll learn:
Why does salary matter?
Salary is important, and you should be paid in line with your skills and experience.
What to do if you’ve lowballed yourself in an interview salary negotiation
1. Consider why this happened
2. Get in touch ASAP
Get back in touch with the company ASAP and see if you can negotiate your salary.
3. Be prepared to negotiate
What to do if it’s too late to negotiate your salary
1. Ask for a pay review in the near future
2. Work hard
3. Discuss non-financial perks
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