Ep.6 – The Job Hunt Insider: Salary Negotiation
Guest: Rick Boyer: Job Transition Coach, Podcast Host, Author
Industry: The Job Hunt Insider: Salary Negotiation
Episode Summary: This episode of The Job Hunt Insider focuses on salary negotiation. From chapter 6 of his new book, host Rick Boyer tackles one of the most stressful moments in the job search, and reframes it as a professional, collaborative conversation rather than a confrontation. Drawing on firsthand experience as a hiring manager, recruiter partner, and job seeker, Rick explains why knowing your true salary range before the conversation is critical, why you should never disclose that range to an employer, and how ethical employers are often aligned with candidates in wanting fair, sustainable compensation. Through practical guidance and a real-world story, the episode shows how clarity, preparation, and confidence can transform fear into leverage, helping job seekers make better long-term career decisions—even when walking away is the right choice.
From the episode: A Practical Takeaway You Can Apply Today
Before your next salary negotiation:
- Calculate your true minimum—no shortcuts.
- Research the market to understand a realistic maximum.
- Commit to keeping your range private.
- Practice framing salary as a collaboration, not a demand.
- Decide in advance what “walking away” looks like—so fear doesn’t make the decision for you.
The Book: Be sure to also check out The Job Hunt Insider: Essential Strategies for Resumes, Networking, Interviews, and Salary Negotiation on Amazon. https://shr.pn/jobhunt-book. It brings together more than a decade of firsthand career transition coaching, hiring manager, and recruiting insight to give you a clear, practical roadmap for landing the role you want.
About Rick: With a background in writing job postings, reviewing resumes, collaborating with recruiters, conducting interviews, hiring candidates, and managing projects, Rick brings a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. In addition, having gone through the job search process himself, he understands the challenges and nuances involved in finding the right opportunity. You can connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickboyer/
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