Qualifications Portal of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena

The salary is an important and sometimes difficult topic within an application process. This session enables you to define and negotiate an adequate salary for each job. We will discuss typical salaries for job starters and criteria which can influence the salary. We will learn to determine a salary for a specific position and how you can find out more about a company´s internal salary structure. Subsequently, we talk about the right approach to a salary negotiation and how to avoid common mistakes. Additionally, you get to know alternative options to substitute a lower payment offer.

• Statistical orientation for job starter salaries
• Calculation method for starting salaries
• Research tips for company internal information
• Salary negotiation procedure
• Alternatives if salary demands are not fulfilled