1. Know what the going rate is for similar roles in the local area
2. Ask what the range is if you are asked for a number
3. Be open to alternatives (e.g. more vacation, shares)
4. Know going in what your walkaway threshold is
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LORI WILSONRETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint HealthClarkston, Wa, United States
I agree with Kiron's words and might add to consider other perks such as working from home, having a flexible schedule or additional insurance options as part of the overall salary/benefit package. Good luck to you, Logan - I hope you get the offer you are looking for :) Saving Changes...
Mark StewardDirector| Arrow Zee AustraliaSydney, Nsw, Australia
1. Don't feel pressured to immediately accept the offer, take time to think it over carefully or if necessary get someone to review it.
2. If there are areas that you are not sure about or have concerns about then seek clarification before you accept the offer.
3. If you want more than they are offering, then know how much more you want and tell them what that is and why. You need to be able to present a compelling case as to why you are worth more. The more compelling your argument the more likely they will accept – simple really, but from my experience, a lot of people do not think beyond the 'I want more' to 'why I am worth more' so they end up with less. Saving Changes...
First of all listen to them and it may be that you may not have to negotiate. If required then check the cost of living etc. of the location and on that basis you can negotiate. Saving Changes...
All above suggestions are wonderful, only thing want to add that you should be very much aware of your realistic expectation which should match your experience,confidence level on role and responsibility and most important match with other competitor( organisation) on same domain , then add +10~15%. In any case first listen to them then start projecting your expectation with all supportive justification behind your figure. My understanding your justification should be flawless, then let them take the decision. All the very best!! Saving Changes...
- searching the market to give a range of average salary
- create a list of negotiable and non-negotiable items.
- try to a tradeoff between items to come up with plan A, B and C
- start the negotiation process Saving Changes...
Consider the size of the organization. I you are going from a big organization to a smaller one you may need to be prepared for a lower salary. That said be creative in you non-monetary requests.
Extra vacation
Paid parking
Paid training, especially if you have multiple certifications you have to keep up
Cellphone stipend for BYOD
Work from home
Up-grade to your internet service if are going to work from home
Be creative. Saving Changes...
Frank ValdiviaDirector of Analytics| Heifer InternationalShoreview, Mn, United States
Agree with Lori, just to add that regarding opportunities for growth in the company as you are also showing your future commitment to the new company, Best of Luck!! Saving Changes...
