Let's talk job offer negotiation, a ๐งต.
If you've heard my talks on this, you know I'm a huge advocate for knowing your worth, getting paid, and asking for what you need.
Recruiters and hiring managers expect it, they're not going to rescind an offer if you ask for more ๐ฐ
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If you've heard my talks on this, you know I'm a huge advocate for knowing your worth, getting paid, and asking for what you need.
Recruiters and hiring managers expect it, they're not going to rescind an offer if you ask for more ๐ฐ
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However, you also have to know what can and cannot be negotiated and remember it's a negotiation not a demand letter.
Salary, bonus, time-off, flexible work/wfh, signing bonuses, title
These are things that can typically be negotiated to varying degrees.
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Salary, bonus, time-off, flexible work/wfh, signing bonuses, title
These are things that can typically be negotiated to varying degrees.
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Health/Dental coverage, retirement plans, other corporate benefits and all their associated costs and provisions
These are things that are pretty universal across the org, only get setup once per year, and most often cannot be negotiated.
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These are things that are pretty universal across the org, only get setup once per year, and most often cannot be negotiated.
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You should be strategic about what you ask for. Know what is most important to you. Remember it's a negotiation so you may have to be flexible on something else to get what you want.
Also remember that negotiable elements can be used to makeup for non-negotiable items.
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Also remember that negotiable elements can be used to makeup for non-negotiable items.
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For instance. Say the medical coverage doesn't hit all the points you need or is more expensive than you pay now. You can use that as leverage to negotiate a higher salary, or a signing bonus, etc.
Just know they won't create a special medical plan just for you.
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Just know they won't create a special medical plan just for you.
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Finally, be realistic about what you ask. While they expect a negotiation, if you come back with a laundry list of every possible complaint, that's probably a sign that it's just not a good fit.
In fact, if you send them that list, they will likely recognize that and say so.
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In fact, if you send them that list, they will likely recognize that and say so.
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No one wants to negotiate with someone who just detailed out why every aspect of the offer was bad, that's a bridge too far.
So set your priorities, know what you're worth, and get it. But, it is a negotiation and sometimes they fail. Don't let desperation push you into
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So set your priorities, know what you're worth, and get it. But, it is a negotiation and sometimes they fail. Don't let desperation push you into
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accepting terms you're not happy with. In the end, that'll be toxic for you and the organization and you either won't last or you'll be miserable. Don't be afraid to say "This just isn't a fit" and walk away. It's ok.
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