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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been reviewing a lot of videos online and spoke to a career coach, but I feel like there's something missing from everything I've found online. Most salary negotiation advice online implies that you're applying to your dream job and trying to make a step up. That's not possible for a lot of folks in this job market, especially in the fed and contractor environment where folks would be happy to have employment and may have to set aside their dream job for the sake of staying afloat. How do you negotiate when the job you are offered is a much lower pay (per the recruiter) than your last job paid but you are the top candidate? The interviewing process was rigorous, and I've gotten positive feedback throughout, so they like all that experience I bring, but don't offer a great salary.  I get that it's an employer's market and if I push too hard, and the next person is happy to have a job, the employer might move on to the next person.

For what it's worth, I am 20 years into my career and not being greedy here. I'm overqualified for the job as it's written on paper, and well qualified for the job in terms of some of the needs that the higher ups have described. It feels like a lot more is expected of this role than is really outlined in the job description but how do you convey that to the recruiter who hasn't been involved? I've made a list though based on some of the interviews I've been in. I'm grateful to be among the few of my network getting any bites, and I know the decision makers are confident that I am capable of building the program in a great direction.

How are folks navigating salary negotiation after job loss, especially if it's not a move up?
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What does market research say your salary should be?[/quote]

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