This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Express your thanks. Include your appreciation of the offer as well as your acceptance. Showing your gratitude for this opportunity demonstrates courtesy and professionalism. You can also express enthusiasm by mentioning your eagerness to begin or explaining how you hope to contribute positively to the team.
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.
``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!''
You can use the following steps as guidance when countering a job offer to negotiate your compensation: Ask for time to make your decision. Conduct research on industry compensation. Assess your qualifications and experience. Review and evaluate the initial offer. Determine your counteroffer value. Submit your counteroffer.
Thanks for offering me a promotion to the role of (job name). I'd love to accept, but I would like to discuss my starting salary before I do. I have checked out similar roles externally, and the starting salaries are much higher. Please let me know if there is room for negotiation and how we begin this process.
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.
It's typically best to negotiate your salary after you receive a written official job offer rather than during earlier stages of the interview process. You have the most leverage after you've proven that you're the best candidate for the job and you fully understand the employer's expectations.
If salary comes up, sharing a rough number above your target salary is the safest way to go. After an offer begin negotiations and back up your value. Use leverage. If you have other job offers, let them know.