Here are a few tips to help you prepare for salary negotiation: Start by evaluating what you have to offer. Research the market average. Prepare your talking points. Schedule a time to discuss. Rehearse with a trusted friend. Be confident. Lead with gratitude. Ask for the top of your range.
Just say that you're excited for the offer and ask if there's anything they can do to bump up the salary. Don't give a specific number unless you absolutely have to. There's always wiggle room in the first offer because they expect you to negotiate. Don't listen to the people saying it's too late now.
Thank you for your offer of Job title at Company name. I am delighted to formally accept the offer, and I am very much looking forward to joining the team. As discussed, my starting salary will be Agreed starting salary, rising to Increased salary following a successful probationary period of 3 months.
``Thanks so much for the offer--I'm excited about getting started with you! I would like to discuss the offered salary, though. If you could increase the amount by $X. xx I'll accept it immediately and we can begin plans for my first day!''
If the offer is higher than what I have in mind (usually 40--60% higher than my previous salary), I would thank for the generous offer, say I am happy with it, and negotiate other terms (work hours, flexibility, leaves, etc.) If the offer is lower, I would say something like this: `` Thank you for your offer.
Here is a sample email to negotiate a salary offer: Subject: Regarding Salary for (Job Title) Role Dear (Hiring Manager's Name), Thank you for the offer to join (Company Name) as a (Job Title). After carefully considering the offer, I believe my skills and experience merit a higher salary than the one proposed.