I would like to negotiate a higher salary, but I do not want to do it without justification and I do not want to cause her to retract the offer. The Ten Commandments of Salary Negotiation (Part 1): Salary expert Jack Chapman offers 10 lessons on salary negotiation in the vein of the Ten Commandments.Never accept the first offer, right away. Most employers will follow up their verbal offer with a letter containing the salary and other employment agreements. "Step back and think expansively about your objectives," advises Jeff Weiss, president of Lesley University and author of the HBR Guide to Negotiating. I propose that we take another look at the salary you offered me in order for you to better take into account my skills, education, and experience. 2. My salary requirements are open or negotiable. 3. In this article, we'll explore when and how to include salary expectations in a cover letter. We're also going to show you how to decide on your desired salary. Wait for their offer.