For university-level teaching, youâll be required to gain at least a masterâs degree (in the field you wish to teach) and often also a PhD; many universities combine teaching and research roles. Careers in teaching and academia can also tie in with careers in media.
All of this is to say that it usually makes sense to resist the first salary offer and negotiate instead. One of the most effective ways to negotiate fairly is by asking appropriate exploratory and clarifying questions that gently persuade the employer to meet your salary expectations. To help you, here are ten such questions to ask when negotiating your salary:
The best guide to salary negotiation I've found is Negotiating Your Salary: How to Make $1000 a Minute. In it, career coach Jack Chapman writes offers five rules for negotiating your salary: 1  Postpone salary negotiations until you're offered the job.