Negotiating a salary package

[gofastman]

I need some advice on this, the company really needs to hire someone soon and im relitivly inexperienced in this feild, however I did an outstanding job in school and have some good refrences.

I need to get out of my current job, but I want more than the new place is gonna offer me, $15/hr, I want at least $16.50/hr is this reasonable to ask for? I accedently made the mistake of letting them know how much i make now, $12.50, their really good at getting that info out of a person.

[Jakerooni]

Tell them you need what you need. But since they already know what you make I wouldn't be too shocked if they told you the $15 is the highest they'll go. You should never had told them.. Not to mention most know that's 99% of the time an inflated number If I made $15/hr and I had to tell them I would easily say I was making $16-$17 or so. so if you told them you'r only making $12.50 they probably already assume you're really making around $10-$11. Never talk money until they make you an rock solid offer. You just give them all the cards to play with.

[Mr. Clean]

Originally Posted by carn00bie

I need some advice on this, the company really needs to hire someone soon and im relitivly inexperienced in this feild, however I did an outstanding job in school and have some good refrences.

I need to get out of my current job, but I want more than the new place is gonna offer me, $15/hr, I want at least $16.50/hr is this reasonable to ask for? I accedently made the mistake of letting them know how much i make now, $12.50, their really good at getting that info out of a person.

Unfortunately irrevelant and not a good place to start negotiations. What is the job worth? Have you researched the going rate for similar postitions in your area. Also, hourly wage is not the only component to a salary. Are there other areas where you can secure additional compensation?

[Xtreme-Klean]

I would present any unique skills that make you worth more than other applicants.
You also should not just consider the hourly rate, but the benefits. It may offset the lower wage.
Lastly, the economy is not so hot so it is an employers market. They may take the lowball applicant.

[gofastman]

Originally Posted by Jakerooni

Tell them you need what you need. But since they already know what you make I wouldn't be too shocked if they told you the $15 is the highest they'll go. You should never had told them.. Not to mention most know that's 99% of the time an inflated number If I made $15/hr and I had to tell them I would easily say I was making $16-$17 or so. so if you told them you'r only making $12.50 they probably already assume you're really making around $10-$11. Never talk money until they make you an rock solid offer. You just give them all the cards to play with.

And I know this, idk how the hell they got me to blurt out a number!!!

[iDetail]

Originally Posted by carn00bie

And I know this, idk how the hell they got me to blurt out a number!!!

Im sure its gotta be frustrating. I mean, they have had years of experience prying info out of people who have had no experience avoiding their tactics.

Fortunately for me I almost sh*t myself when they told me how much I will be making at my new job. But hey, even if I did sh*t myself it would be ok, I can buy new pants!