03/09/2026
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต?
And no, I don't mean what would make you happy.
I mean, what are your skills, experience, results and responsibility actually worth in today's job market?
Because your current salary isn't necessarily the answer.
You may have been underpaid for years. You may have taken a lower salary for the right opportunity. Or you may simply never have asked.
Before you have that awkward salary conversation, know your number.
โ๏ธ Research comparable roles
โ๏ธ Know what you've delivered
โ๏ธ Understand the salary range
โ๏ธ Look at the whole package, not just the headline figure
โ๏ธ Know the minimum you'd realistically accept
And please don't forget to ask about the โยฃ20k OTEโ.
How many people actually achieve it? ๐
Knowing your worth isn't about being demanding. It's about being prepared.
I've written a new blog about exactly that, and how to approach salary conversations without making them awkward.
๐ Read it here: https://www.recruitrecruit.co.uk/know-your-worth-before-you-talk-salary