While it is well known that women earn less than men, there are also many extremely successful and highly paid women in nearly every industry. How did they manage to earn significantly more than other women and even have higher salaries than their male counterparts? Some may say: “They must be working hard.” Hard work is important, but everybody knows hard work alone is not enough.

Employees, especially women, must learn how to negotiate their salaries. Salary negotiations are usually very short and rarely longer than one hour, yet they determine how much money you will be making for the next year or more. Given how important it is to negotiate your salary, you should be well-prepared and have the right arguments on hand.

Your salary will increase after listening to this book. As a result, you will be happier, more motivated, and even contribute to closing the gender pay gap. I am convinced that at the very least, your salary should be fair. At best, you will be the highest paid person in your functional area.

Due to my several decades of experience as a female employee, an employer, and a consultant, I know which arguments will convince your boss to pay you more, and which you should avoid. In the course of my career, I met hundreds of differently talented women, who most often asked for salaries that were too low. And those who had the courage to ask for a fair salary, often did not have the right arguments to support their claims.

This book will give you tips on how to prepare for salary negotiations, whether you're talking to a new company or your current employer, and both when talking to a female or a male boss. It will show you how to employ successful salary negotiation strategies, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to turn alleged weaknesses into strengths. You'll be all set to finally get that raise you deserve, and to earn your worth as a woman!