Mastering Salary Negotiation: Tips and Success Stories.

Samantha Lenger, a 24-year-old marketer, negotiated her first job offer out of college over email and boosted her compensation package by $33,000. She transparently laid out the better offer and asked if her top-choice company could match it. Lenger advises job seekers to research pay through online databases and their network, and to negotiate beyond base salary, such as potential bonuses, wellness or work-from-home stipends, paid time off or start date. She encourages young workers to feel empowered to negotiate pay based on the current market.