3. Keep your options open

This one is pretty simple but critical for getting the most out of your negotiations. Your negotiating position will be much stronger if you have multiple alternatives. It is not arrogant or selfish to keep your options open, it is just simple economics.

Let’s look at the numbers to see if the effort is justified. Lets say you change jobs every two years and having an additional job offer adds an incremental 10% value to your final package. Based on a theoretical income of $60K, having that second job option is worth $12,000 to you over a two year period.

The extra effort is definitely warranted.
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#1 Fri, 14 Jun 2013
21:19:42
Office Administration Opportunity
source: MyCareer
Marrickville NSW
Office Administration Opportunity Here is your opportunity to join a fun and accommodating company. Our motto is staff comes first, so you can be sure that you...
#2 Mon, 17 Jun 2013
19:00:24
Employment Consultant x 2
source: BoysTown
Sydney NSW
Exciting and inspiring role for an Employment Consultant, helping young people with diverse needs gain sustainable employment. Based in Blacktown/Mt Druitt...
#3 Fri, 14 Jun 2013
19:46:54
Team Assistant
source: people2people
Sydney Central Business District NSW
One of Australia's leading utilities organisations is seeking a Team Assistant to join their office based in Sydney's CBD. An opportunity is available for you...
#4 Tue, 18 Jun 2013
18:29:52
Medical Receptionist (Casual)
source: Australian JobSearch
Wakeley NSW
We currently have a position for a Medical Receptionist. This is a casual position to start with, may lead to full time. Previous experience with Pracsoft and...
#5 Fri, 14 Jun 2013
16:03:09
Administration Support Assistant
source: Anglicare
Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
PENRITH LOCATION PART-TIME (35 Hours Per week) OPTION TO WORK 9 DAY FORTNIGHT CONTRACT ROLE UNTIL END OF JUNE 2014 TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SALARY PACKAGINING...
#6 Tue, 18 Jun 2013
15:33:34
Gold Class Cinema All Rounder
source: AHL
Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Gold Class Cinema All Rounder - EVE0006L Gold Class Cinema All Rounder - Event Cinemas Castle Hill AHL Entertainment is breaking new ground and leading the...
#7 Tue, 18 Jun 2013
18:38:07
Retail Sales - Full Time
source: Australian JobSearch
Bankstown NSW
Autobarn,one of Australia's best-known auto accessory and spare parts retailers is seeking enthusiastic salespeople to join the team at our Bankstown store...
#8 Fri, 14 Jun 2013
02:30:36
Administration Assistant
source: NSW Government
Sydney NSW
Administration Assistant - 00001K7T Excellent Long Term Career Opportunity Salary: Transport Service Grade 4 ($60,832 - $66,096) plus employer's...
#9 Thu, 13 Jun 2013
21:12:17
Cotton On - Casuals - Neeta City NSW
source: The Cotton On Group
Fairfield NSW
Cotton On - Casual - Neeta City NSW Cotton On is the value fashion destination for what you want, when you want it. We deliver the latest fashion and everyday...
#10 Wed, 05 Jun 2013
20:24:39
Office Administrator
source: Robert Walters
Sydney NSW
Office Administrator $55,000-$60,000+super Immediate Start Stunning CBD offices A successful and prestigious financial organisation are seeking an experienced...
#11 Tue, 11 Jun 2013
22:30:33
Administration Assistant
source: The Salvation Army
Sydney NSW
Part time position - 25 hours, 5 days per week 12 Month Contract Close to public transport Samaritan House is one of the Salvation Army's Services that...
#12 Wed, 19 Jun 2013
16:52:37
Voicepicker Early Morning Shifts (Part Time)
source: HOBAN Recruitment
Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Minchinbury location $23.97 per hour Long term opportunity for the right candidates Due to our Client’s ongoing rapid expansion we are seeking motivated and...
#13 Wed, 19 Jun 2013
04:19:00
Cotton On Kids Casual - Liverpool
source: The Cotton On Group
Liverpool NSW
Cotton On Kids Casual – Liverpool We are Kids. If this sounds like you, please read on... Cotton On Kids is the number one destination for great value...
#14 Sun, 16 Jun 2013
06:35:40
Delivery Person
source: Shoppers Drug Mart
Eastwood NSW
Key responsibilities of a Shoppers Drug Mart Delivery Person include: Ensure timely delivery of prescription medicines and other products to customers; ensure...
#15 Mon, 17 Jun 2013
18:35:03
Warehouse Person
source: Australian JobSearch
Hornsby NSW
An employer based in Hornsby is currently seeking Warehouse Person/ Forklift Drivers to work Monday - Friday, 30-40hrs per week. Successful applicant must have...
#16 Tue, 18 Jun 2013
18:30:33
Packers
source: Australian JobSearch
Homebush NSW
A fruit and vegetable retail company is seeking several packers. Duties involve: unpacking containers, or boxes with products, counting, weighing or measuring...
#17 Mon, 17 Jun 2013
19:06:58
Client Support Workers
source: Serco
Sydney NSW
Reporting to the Team Leader we have a number of opportunities for Client Support Workers in the Sydney Immigration Residential Housing team. An excellent...
#18 Mon, 17 Jun 2013
19:03:12
Client Support Workers
source: Serco Group
Sydney NSW
Reporting to the Team Leader we have a number of opportunities for Client Support Workers in the Sydney Immigration Residential Housing team. Full Description...
#19 Wed, 19 Jun 2013
18:17:26
Business Direct Servicing
source: NAB
Rhodes NSW
At NAB we are passionate about creating value and exceeding our customers' expectations and we are constantly striving to redefine our standards of excellence...
#20 Mon, 17 Jun 2013
00:33:09
Social Worker (Level 1/2) - P/T 24hpw
source: NSW Ministry of Health
Concord NSW
To provide high quality, best practice and evidenced-based social work services to young people admitted to the Adolescent inpatient unit and to their families...