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University of Louisville Professor Ryan Quinn suggests answering these questions can be a good start to your negotiation preparation. Research salaries for your position online and find data that supports your pay raise from sites like www.indeed.com and others. Write the data down to ask about in the negotiation as well as any non-monetary compensation you might want. Be creative. Brainstorm ways the company might be able to fill your needs even if they cannot increase your salary. Remember to stay cool. Look for non-monetary gains you can make, reminding yourself of your best alternative of a negotiated agreement.