Get Salary Savvy

Even if you’re happy with your paycheck, your two X chromosomes may be shortchanging you, says Linda Babcock, Ph.D., coauthor of Ask For It. In a recent study, Babcock recruited volunteers to play Boggle, telling them they’d be paid $2 to $10 for their time. When it came time for payment, participants were offered $3. Men ask for more at eight times the rate of women! Follow Babcock’s negotiating tips to get paid what you deserve.

Do your homework
* Ask colleagues and other people in your department what the standard procedure usually is for evaluations and raises," says Babcock. Keep a running list of your accomplishments and contributions, and log on to websites like monster.com, salarydirectory.com, carrerjournal.com, or wageweb.com to get an idea of the salary range for the type of job you have. When it comes time for your next review, you'll be prepared.
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