Features Published August 25, 2011 9:17am EDT | Updated February 8, 2017 1:46pm EST Six Steps to Negotiating Pay in a Recovering Economy Facebook Twitter Print Email FOXBusiness Image 1 of 7 Negotiating your salary and benefits for a new job is always a challenge, but throw in a anemic economy, cash-strapped companies and increased candidate competition, the process can be downright terrifying. Luckily, PayScale offers some tips on how to prepare and negotiate with your prospective employer to ensure you get fair compensation. (© RazvanPhotography- Radu Razvan 2008)