For university-level teaching, youâll be required to gain at least a masterâs degree (in the field you wish to teach) and often also a PhD; many universities combine teaching and research roles. Careers in teaching and academia can also tie in with careers in media.
All of this is to say that it usually makes sense to resist the first salary offer and negotiate instead. One of the most effective ways to negotiate fairly is by asking appropriate exploratory and clarifying questions that gently persuade the employer to meet your salary expectations. To help you, here are ten such questions to ask when negotiating your salary:
Revealing How Much You Would Accept. Information is the key to any kind of negotiation and a common mistake job-seekers make is telling the employer what youâll accept. Sometimes it is hard not to offer this information â especially if the employer asks for a salary history or salary requirement. Some employers will also ask â in a preliminary interview â what salary youâre looking for. In all these situations, you need to carefully decide how youâll handle the situation.