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Salary Negotiation for CandidatesIt is expected of every candidate to provide Abacus with their previous month’s salary slip. Almost no companies in South Africa will extent an offer to a candidate without verifying their current salary. It is therefore very important to send your newest salary slip through to Abacus as soon as possible. Abacus understands the financial pressures and expectations of every candidate and will negotiate the most beneficial package for every candidate. It is however also important to realize that salary is not the only component important and crucial to take into account when making a career decision. It is also important to consider the following: • Technology exposure; • New industry exposure; • Marketability; • Growth opportunity in new company; • Security and stability of the company; • Exposure to new methodologies ect. Abacus will provide the candidate and client with a detailed salary breakdown with all benefits included to ensure that everything can be weighted up and a realistic offer is made that will benefit both parties. Although it is very inviting to accept an astronomical salary increase, keep in mind that money is not the only thing a company can offer. Advisable companies need to calculate your training and other hidden benefits into your package as well. Abacus is in the fortunate position to recognize when a candidate is going to lose a great opportunity just because of money and would advise everybody accordingly. Remember, Abacus also profits when negotiating a higher package for you and would therefore always try our utmost best to get the best possible package for candidate and company. |