There is a sense of accomplishment with the
getting of the first job. Often, it implies an end of many months, sometimes
years, of searching for employment after graduation from college or university.
By the time one gets invited for an interview, there will have been quite a
number of job applications and follow ups.
With that in mind, and when faced with the task
of negotiating the salary, it is easy to end up making wrong and miscalculated
decisions. Many have accepted salaries beneath their worth, or at least the
value of the job they are being recruited for. Generally, fresh job seekers
tread carefully when it comes to asking for better salaries.