From the course: An Introvert's Guide to Succeeding in the Workplace

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Articulate your worth

Articulate your worth

- What comes to mind when you hear the word negotiation? Painful, nerve-wracking, or how about uplifting? I encourage you to see negotiation as a conversation of self-advocacy and empowerment. You are worth it, worthy to have a job that is not only going to fulfill you but also provide a fair salary worthy of your accomplishments and skills. Employers expect job candidates to negotiate, and many employees plan in negotiating, so you need to be prepared to do that for yourself. Today, I'll show you how to utilize your introvert superpowers during the negotiation process, whether you're asking for a raise or interviewing for a new job. You can excel at asking for what you want because introverts are strong listeners and researchers, and we are not afraid of silence. Use that to your advantage. Silence is actually a very powerful negotiation technique. First, it allows you to absorb and reflect upon your response, but more importantly, by pausing and saying nothing, you are actually…

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