Plan your salary negotiation: compare the offer with your target, get a counter-offer, talking points, replies to objections and a ready email.
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About the Salary Negotiation Coach
Most first offers leave some room. This tool measures the gap between the offer and your target, suggests a counter-offer and a strategy for that gap, and prepares what to say on the call, how to answer common objections, and a written email.
When to use the Salary Negotiation Coach?
After receiving a job offer that does not reach your goal, or before an annual salary review. The tool builds a plan based on the size of the gap between the offer and your target and prepares ready-made wording.
How to use the Salary Negotiation Coach?
- Enter the offer, your target and, if you have them, your minimum and any competing offer.
- Write two or three real reasons that justify your request.
- Pick the non-financial items you would accept instead of a higher base salary.
- Press “Plan my negotiation”, rehearse the talking points, and send the email if you negotiate in writing.
How to read the result
You get a strategy that fits the size of the gap, an email text, points for a phone call, and non-salary alternatives in case your request is turned down. Keep the alternatives for the second stage of the negotiation.
Tips for a better result
- Write what justifies your request in numbers: your experience, what you will add, and a competing offer if you have one.
- Start with thanks and enthusiasm for the role before you discuss figures.
- Ask for what is agreed to be confirmed in the written offer.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Accepting the offer verbally and then trying to negotiate; the right time is before accepting.
- Making an exaggerated request with no justification.
- Negotiating salary alone and forgetting allowances, leave and an early salary review.
Note: The texts are general templates; adjust them to the employer's culture and way of communicating.
Frequently asked questions
Is it risky to negotiate?
A polite, well-reasoned request rarely causes an offer to be withdrawn. Show enthusiasm for the role, state your number once, and give your reasons.
What if they cannot change the base salary?
Move to allowances, a signing bonus, an earlier salary review or extra leave. Choosing these in advance gives you room.
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