I’ve noticed that when my background doesn’t look textbook for a role, compensation discussions can feel more constrained. I’m curious how others have negotiated salary when they didn’t match every box on the job description.

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It's a matter of highlighting what great qualities or skills you do bring to the job. Just avoid bringing up what may be lacking. If you get to the point where you have an offer and you're negotiating salary, your qualifications have already crossed the bar. So proceed with confidence.

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love this perspective, thank you!

You have to believe in your own worth. Know what you bring to the table and negotiate from a place of confidence.

very true -- thank you!!

You can negotiate with your years of experience.

thank you! appreciate this. will remind myself of it

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