Lightling Round Edition:

1. Know what other people are getting paid in your market

2. During or after the interview, do try to get a sense of whether you are the preferred candidate. If you are, you have more negotiation power

3. Wait for them to put out the salary number first.

4. If the company mentions a number, then do the following: Repeat it back to them, then stare at them while counting to 30 in your head. 90% of the time they will then give you a higher number.

5. You can try and negotiate other things like more paid time off if the salary is right already.

6. The best time to negotiate is after the interview but before you’ve been hired. If the hiring manager wants you, talk to HR about raising your payroll. They will try to do their job and not let you get away.