3 Steps that Boost Your Bottom Line

Negotiation Skills to Get What You Want

-- By Leanne Beattie, Health Writer

There is an art to negotiation, whether you want a promotion, a raise, or a deal on a new car. And while the Rolling Stones may sing that "you can’t always get what you want," with the right steps, you can increase the odds of things going your way. Simply break down the process into three steps: Prepare, position and propose. In this article, we'll take a look at how these three simple steps can help you negotiate a promotion, a better deal on a car, and a lower interest rate on your credit card.

Prepare If you’re happy where you work but would like to move up the corporate ladder some day, prepare for the future by learning your employer’s policies. Do they encourage inside applicants or would your manager be upset by the prospect of you moving within the company?

Once you know your employer’s policy, it’s time to gather proof of your achievements. This is how you prepare your case. Start by listing all your accomplishments at work over the past year, making sure to detail the results you’ve achieved, such as the amount of money you’ve saved your department or the value of new contracts you’ve signed. The goal is to show that you’re worthy of the promotion.

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