Any tips for juniors negotiating salary with the big agencies?

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do research.

aim high.

don’t accept first offer

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Honestly, as a junior, it’s hard to negotiate salary, but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try.

When I did, they offered me an extra $5k which went a long way as a junior.

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Yeah, that’s 10% when we’re talking $50k. They’ve OKed the ranges I’ve provided so we’ll see

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Come in informed. Do your research about what is fair for that position in your market and be prepared to back that up.

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Make sure you get a salary you’ll be happy/comfortable with for 2 years (not saying it’ll take that long to get a raise but plan for it)

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If it’s looking like numbers aren’t gonna budge, get creative. Ask about PTO. And make sure you’re able to bill for OT at time+1/2.

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SC1, in previous posts others have said asking for early reviews might come off cocky and I’d be naive to think they’d actually follow through w this

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