Salary Negotiation -- 3 Tips for Fair Pay

Salary negotiations can be the most dreaded part of any job -- new or old.

But having the right approach can make the process much easier and less frightening.

Whatever the circumstances, experts say there are principles employees must follow for successful salary negotiation: being prepared, reasonable and confident. Likewise, they say, there are common barriers to successful salary negotiation, including closed-mindedness and poor communication skills. Read on for more expert salary negotiation tips.