Negotiate Your Salary With Confidence Using the Job Matching Matrix
Unlock the Power of Salary Negotiation
Today, I'm excited to share a strategy for negotiating your next job offer—the Job Matching Matrix.
This powerful tool, created by our CEO and head career coach J.T. O'Donnell, is the secret weapon that's helping our clients secure higher salaries and better job offers. And now, I'm excited to share it with you.
Prove Your Value With the Job Matching Matrix
Let's say you've gone through the entire interview process and the employer has offered you a role at the low end of their listed salary range—$45,000, when the range was $45,000 to $50,000. How do you convince them to meet your desired salary of $50,000?
The answer lies in the Job Matching Matrix.
This matrix is a simple yet effective way to document how you not only meet but exceed all the requirements for the role. Here's how it works:
List out every requirement from the job description, as well as any additional skills or experience the employer mentioned during the interview process.
For each requirement, explain why it's important—how it saves the company money, helps them make money, solves problems, or alleviates pain.
Then, clearly demonstrate how you meet or exceed each requirement.
Leverage Your Proven Value
When you present this matrix to the employer, you're not just asking for more money—you're proving that you're worth it. You're showing them the exceptional value you bring to the table, backed by their own criteria.
As J.T. says, "You're not getting this job unless you meet all of them, so you're proving it." And when you do that, the employer is far less likely to want to lose you.
In fact, J.T. shares that her clients are seeing incredible success with this approach. One client was able to negotiate a $140,000 salary after the employer initially offered $100,000—all because he used the Job Matching Matrix to demonstrate his proven value.
Access the Job Matching Matrix Template
If you're ready to take control of your salary negotiations, the Job Matching Matrix is a must-have tool. And the good news is you can access the template and a tutorial on how to use it inside the Work It DAILY platform.
Simply sign up for a 7-day free trial, and you'll have instant access to this powerful resource, along with a wealth of other job search and career development tools. Don't leave your next salary negotiation to chance—arm yourself with the Job Matching Matrix and negotiate with confidence.
You’ve got this!
Cassidy O’Donnell
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