Are you prepared to negotiate a job offer? Recent LinkedIn research indicates that 42 percent of job-seeking professionals in the United States are uncomfortable negotiating; the study also indicates that many people report feeling nervous or anxious about negotiating. Failure to negotiate well is like money lost; however, there are things you can do to take the lead and get the compensation package you want.

Facilitated by Robyn Winters, TBJL Career Strategist

Workshop Goals:

• Understand the importance of negotiation as a job search tool
• Develop a negotiating strategy and plan
• Identify the elements of your ideal negotiation package
• Increase your skill at negotiating

What We Will Cover:

• How to mentally prepare for a negotiating session
• The importance of research prior to negotiating
• The components of a negotiation strategy
• Determine the most important negotiable elements for you

Materials Needed:
Please bring a copy of your résumé and a recent job description for which you’ve applied or for which you are considering applying.

Workshop Length:
3 1/2 hours. Participants should plan to arrive 15 minutes early.

Who Should Attend:
Unemployed and underemployed individuals looking to work in a professional environment and seeking relevant and practical information or advice regarding the next steps in their job search or career path. This includes individuals in mid-career transition, women re-entering the workforce after a hiatus, military veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce, recent college graduates launching their careers, and mature workers not ready or able to retire.

Cost to Attend:
Free for TBJL Full Program Participants and $15 for guests.

Dress:
Business casual.

Out of consideration for other participants, we ask that all candidates refrain from wearing fragrances, perfume, and cologne.

Where:
TampaBay-Job-Links
Jack Roth Center for Career Development
4100 West Kennedy Blvd. Suite 206
Tampa, FL 33609

Registration Required:
Seating is limited to 18 participants. Please email rsvp@tbjl.org, or call (813) 344-0200.