<prompt> Human: I have an interview for a job this week. For background, I am in the field of photography and this job is a staff position with a university. The job description clearly listed starting pay range 50-55k, which is well above the average for my region and also above the national average. Aside from the point that a job like this is largely reliant on quality of portfolio, which is subjective, how do you skillfully lobby for the higher end of the pay range? Bean counters will obviously push for the low end, so what is the best way campaign the opposite end without seeming greedy?  <response>: you dont argue for a higher pay. If you were in my office and I sensed any argument from you, you would be escorted out of the office by my foot.You negotiate for higher pay and to successfully negotiate you need to tell the employer why you deserve higher pay. 