Fearless Salary Negotiation: A step-by-step guide to getting paid what you're worth Paperback – December 2, 2015

I saw this book referenced in an article that I read (I think that it was a Glassdoor article), and I was looking for a new, easy-read career book, so I immediately looked it up and bought it.The book is a really good guide to salary negotiation, so it lives up to the title, but it provides a lot more value by also covering the interview process, coming up with a counteroffer to a job offer, getting a promotion, getting a raise and leaving a job on great terms. The book explains the logic behind why employers make certain decisions about compensation and hiring and why you'll increase your chances of being successful if you follow the author's advice. It's a notably engaging book, and there are a lot of scripts and templates included, so when you're in one of the situations that the book covers, you can easily create a winning plan and response.The author's approach to the topics just makes sense, and I've got no doubt that I'll use this as a reference for years. Considering that I bought it for salary negotiation, the book over-delivers. 5-stars!

My workplace is pretty transparent about paygrades and that kind of thing, so I was disappointed that it seemed like I knew most of the stuff in the book. Regardless, I did get a little something from the chapter regarding leaving a job on good terms. Getting that info, which was a necessary perspective for me, made me rethink the value.I want to point out that one of the reviewers says this book cost them $20. I’m not sure why, but the paperback now sells for $50 and up. So consider this if you buy it... you will be underwhelmed by the size. It is only about 150 pages. It can easily be read on a long plane ride. Most of the information will not be new, especially if you’ve been in the workforce over 8 or 10 years. However, this book is discussing salary and compensation so even if there are just a few small things that you learn, it may be worth the price of the book.

Everyone who doesn't know where to start when looking for a new job or getting that raise - start by reading this book. This gives you a step-by-step play on how to reach your career goals in less than 150 pages. Bring a highlighter and a note pad when reading!

Not as helpful as I had hoped, it was more basic and mid level manager advice. Not right for most senior levels.

Great read. Most people stumble through their once-a-year review (or the salary discussion of a new job) and leave HUGE amounts of money on the table. Lets assume you get a 3% raise every year for five years, starting with a base of $50k. By year five, you'd be at about $58k.If you double your raise from 3% to 6% (trivially easy) year five income would be at $65k. jump to 8% raises and you're now looking at70k (That's $1000/month more than the 3% raise option, btw).Josh Doody's guide will have you thinking how to do the best job you possibly can do, then leverage that for promotions and raises, not 3% once a year, but 8% twice a year, or take a promotion that has you jumping 20% in pay, etc.I devoured this book in about 24 hours, am implementing the material (I have a target date for early March for my next discussion, after getting a significant raise a few weeks ago) and bought a copy for my brother-in-law. He does AMAZING work for his company, but is way underpaid. I'm hoping he'll adopt the mindset of Fearless Salary Negotiation, and either get paid a lot more, or jump ship to a new job.The short version is this: if you've spent any time or money trying to SAVE money or earn more money, just read this book next. Stop wasting time saving 5% on your gas by purchasing it from that random gas station across time on Wednesday mornings, and focus on growing your take-home pay 10-30% in the next year.

This is one of those topics people rarely prepare for and it costs them a lot of money over time. The book provides very practical and actionable advice for negotiating a new job offer and for raises in a current job. It gives you a logical game plan, which helps your confidence and reduces stress during negotiation because you are prepared. The author provides tons of example scenarios and scripts you can use. Strongly recommend.

Certainly a great resource. Useful tips and tricks. BUT way over priced. Item 6 and Item 7 are virtually identically except a few minor things. Was looking for more ideas and insight for the price I paid.Not satisfied. Listened to a podcast with the author and liked his enthusiasm and demeanor. Disappointed with the book.

Nice and good book with good structure and advices to reach the goal to archive more salary, it's easy to read also.