Careers advice
8 crucial salary negotiation tips for your next job offer (with examples)
Game face on, it's negotiation time.
What you’ll learn:
Salary negotiation is all about confidence and preparation.
Why should you negotiate a job offer?
You absolutely should seek to negotiate job offers.
How to negotiate salary for a job offer
1. Know what you’re worth
2. Approach the topic professionally
Research salary bands so you can enter the negotiation equipped with facts.
3. Make your case
Do your salary research before entering a job negotiation.
4. Be honest
5. Don’t negotiate unnecessarily
6. Ask for more than you want
You need to have a strong case for why you think you deserve a higher salary.
7. Know when to walk away
8. Get your deal in writing
Don't settle for a verbal deal, make sure you get it in writing.
What can I negotiate in a job offer apart from salary?
1. Paid time off
2. Flexible working arrangements
3. Stocks or bonus options
4. Relocation costs
5. Professional development opportunities
6. A better title
7. Health and wellbeing benefits
8. Employee discounts and rewards
9. Tech perks
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