It is always a good practice to ask to negotiate your salary. Studies show that those who ask end up earning higher salaries compared those who do not.I've applied to roughly 50 jobs in the past two months and would estimate that of those 50, maybe 7 actually responded with a rejection email. An example phrase to use would be "Hello. All applications for postponements MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF SERVICE. Agencies send out canvass letters to determine your interest in a specific job and its location, and to request your availability. Police Officer Candidates must answer every question. CHAIRMAN D'AMARO: Is there anyone present who would like to address the Committee this morning? Canvass letters are not job offers. "I am thrilled about the opportunity.