How to Negotiate for a Higher Starting Salary?
A majority of people fail at negotiating starting salary.
They:
– Don’t consider long-term implications
– Think they need a second offer as leverage
– Accept the first offer right away
Here’s what to do instead:
1/ Decide to ask for more
↳ Most people don’t have the courage to ask
↳ Don’t be one of those people
đź’ˇ Companies don’t give best and final outright.
2/ Set a walk-away point
↳ Know your absolute low for salary & perks
↳ Make it a little higher than what feels “safe”
đź’ˇYou are more qualified than you think you are.
3/ Start with gratitude & enthusiasm
↳ Gratitude is always good business
↳ Enthusiasm reminds them you’re a good fit
đź’ˇBe grateful, but remember: You’re making THEM money.
4/ Let them know it’s below market value
↳ Arm yourself with information
↳ Lets them know you’ve done your research
💡Make sure you also include benefits if they’re lacking.
5/ Clearly state your value-add
↳ Think back to your interviews
↳ What are you adding that they don’t have?
đź’ˇFocuses on prior successes & future value.
6/ Give them a specific number
↳ Use Fair Comp & other sites to find comps
↳ State your number clearly
đź’ˇAsk for more than your “ideal” to leave negotiating room;
7/ Use urgency to get it done
↳ Companies don’t want to leave you open to offers
↳ You have the negotiating power
💡Use “end of day” or “mid-day tomorrow” cutoff.
I’ve given you a template of exactly what to say in the carousel.
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Did you negotiate for a higher starting salary?A majority of people fail at negotiating starting salary.
They:
– Don’t consider long-term implications
– Think they need a second offer as leverage
– Accept the first offer right away
Here’s what to do instead:
1/ Decide to ask for more
↳ Most people don’t have the courage to ask
↳ Don’t be one of those people
đź’ˇ Companies don’t give best and final outright.
2/ Set a walk-away point
↳ Know your absolute low for salary & perks
↳ Make it a little higher than what feels “safe”
đź’ˇYou are more qualified than you think you are.
3/ Start with gratitude & enthusiasm
↳ Gratitude is always good business
↳ Enthusiasm reminds them you’re a good fit
đź’ˇBe grateful, but remember: You’re making THEM money.
4/ Let them know it’s below market value
↳ Arm yourself with information
↳ Lets them know you’ve done your research
💡Make sure you also include benefits if they’re lacking.
5/ Clearly state your value-add
↳ Think back to your interviews
↳ What are you adding that they don’t have?
đź’ˇFocuses on prior successes & future value.
6/ Give them a specific number
↳ Use Fair Comp & other sites to find comps
↳ State your number clearly
đź’ˇAsk for more than your “ideal” to leave negotiating room;
7/ Use urgency to get it done
↳ Companies don’t want to leave you open to offers
↳ You have the negotiating power
💡Use “end of day” or “mid-day tomorrow” cutoff.
I’ve given you a template of exactly what to say in the carousel.
Join my newsletter (link in comments) to get a copy of this and all my carousels & cheatsheets.
Did you negotiate for a higher starting salary?
