Salary Negotiation before Joining for Civil Construction Jobs

Finally you have got your dream job. Even if your salary is not as per expectations, you are still eager to join that organization. It becomes evident that you will need to take an initiative step by drafting a cover letter for salary negotiation before joining for civil construction jobs.

Not many applicants have the courage to negotiate their salaries as they fear to lose out the job. If they chose to negotiate they have a fair chance of getting a hike in the salary as per expectations. Even if the employers do not agree to increase the salary they always have an option of rejecting the offer. So either way the applicant is going to be benefited.

Here are some techniques for salary negotiation:
Thoroughly research about the company and try to get an idea about the latest market trends. Find out what is the salary that the company is willing to shell out and what is your expectation.

Never give a specific number. If the company is offering less, they will not even consider you for the interview. On the contrary, if you quote a less amount than the budgeted salary you will tend to lock yourself in that situation and settle for less. To avoid this, try to give a range of salary.

If you have other offers that are offering better salary you are in a better position to demand. But you should not sound over demanding.
The issue of salary should be raised by the employer first. Convince them you are the best deserving candidate for that post.

Show your flexibility. Just don’t agree immediately. Request for some time to think over. If they are offering low salaries ask when shall it be revised or what are the other benefits that are being offered in addition.
 

 Sample Salary Negotiation Before Joining for Civil Construction Jobs

To
William S. Ridgway
The Manager
Universal Constructions
1158 Golden Street
Doral, FL 33178

From
James J. Miller
2227 Carolina Avenue
Dolores, TX 78040
Phone: 956-799-2865
Email: jamesjmiller@teleworm.com
Date: January 13, 2012


Dear Mr. Ridgway,
I was really excited to receive your offer for the post of a Construction Manager from an organization I always wished to work for. I would like to thank you for showing the faith and confidence in me to consider me for this post.

However, I am not satisfied with the salary that is being offered to me; especially for an experienced person who has been in this industry for 8 years. I have got another opportunity making an offer of $_________ amounting to a big difference. But I am eager to join your organization as it offers better career growth.
I hope you will reconsider my salary. I will prove to be an asset and take the organization to new heights.
 

Yours sincerely,
Signature
James Miller

Handling salary negotiation before joining for civil construction jobs will now be much easier if you follow the above guidelines.