Significant Career Lesson From An Account Executive At Asana
A significant lesson Sara has learned is that "everything in life is a negotiation," and people often get to present their best case scenario and meet in the middle, which is especially applicable to negotiating salaries, benefits, and bonuses. Sara wishes they realized sooner how easy it is to "ask for what you want and what you need" and how often companies can provide it.
Negotiation, Compensation, Career Development, Actionable Tips, Real-World Examples
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Sara Kramer
Account Executive
Asana
University of San Diego
n/a
Business Management & Admin
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Everything in life is a negotiation.
2. It's easy to ask for what you want and need in your career.
3. Companies are often able to meet your needs if you negotiate effectively for things like salary, benefits, and bonuses.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I think this obviously pertains to my day-to-day role, but I also think it's general career advice I wish I knew sooner. Everything in life is a negotiation.
Everyone shows up offering their best case scenario, and more often than not, you get to present your best case scenario and meet somewhere in the middle. This pertains to my role, but also to my career in moving companies, negotiating salaries, benefits, and bonuses.
You don't realize how easy it is to ask for what you want and what you need. You'll be pleasantly surprised how many times companies can give it to you.