In negotiations , there is an advantage to offering a figure that is not a round number . Precise numbers give recruiters the impression that the candidate has thoroughly researched the job . Comment: I'm going to go out on a limb here and say it's because they're trying to get you in for interviews with other companies before deciding whether or not to hire them. `` Precise numbers are just one way to communicate to people 'do n't mess with me ' Good negotiators should be able to justify a high salary .
In negotiations , there is an advantage to offering a figure that is not a round number . Precise numbers give recruiters the impression that the candidate has thoroughly researched the job . Comment: I'm going to go out on a limb here and say it's because they're trying to get you in for interviews with other companies before deciding whether or not to hire them. Good negotiators should be able to justify a high salary .