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April 7, 2025

Six steps to negotiate a high salary even in a tough job market

“Losing strong talent can ultimately have a far greater cost than providing a reasonable raise,” says Annie Papp, Executive Vice President at Career Group Companies, as she discusses salary negotiation strategies with Fast Company.

In a new article on negotiating compensation in today’s job market, Annie Papp stresses the importance of self-advocacy and proactive communication.

“In any job market, applicants should be prepared to come right out and ask for a raise or negotiate higher compensation... most people don’t do this, assuming their employer will offer a raise without prompting—which is rarely the case.

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