Follow these negotiating strategies and tips to ensure you're getting a competitive salary and benefits to match your needs. I'm curious, would it be possible to reach out to HR and request that they match the offer from my current employer?1. Call to confirm receipt and thank them for the offer letter. This week I will be teaching you how to negotiate your offer if it is necessary. First things first, make sure you take notes during your verbal offer! Always, always, always ask for more. It makes them respect you and you're likely to get it. The biggest pro about negotiating via email is that you give both yourself and your employer time to think through the raise, or PTO, being requested.