The article discusses the 'Salary Stories' series, highlighting women's experiences with salary negotiations and career journeys. It aims to empower young women by sharing real-world salary scenarios, encouraging them to advocate for themselves. One interviewee from Manchester reflects on her career, from her starting salary of £18,000 to her current salary of £40,000. She shares her regrets about a past negotiation and offers practical advice on salary discussions, particularly when dealing with recruiters. The series aims to demystify salary discussions and highlight ways for women to take risks in their careers.
My biggest negotiation regret is not negotiating my paid job offer better; I ended up turning it down to avoid an unpaid internship instead.
When discussing salary, always pad your current salary a little, especially with recruiters looking to negotiate the best deal for you.
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