<ul><li>To ace salary negotiations, focus on how you present your request, not just the amount. Adam Broda, Amazon senior manager and career coach, warns against asking for higher pay without justification, as it may seem like a "cash grab."</li><li>Instead, provide clear reasons, like offsetting costs or aligning with market averages, to foster a collaborative discussion. Highlight your experience, results, in-demand skills, or salary data to strengthen your case. Using resources like Payscale or other salary databases can help.</li><li>Hiring managers want fair deals and informed conversations make it easier for them to advocate for you and justify raises internally.</li></ul>

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