Best ways to negotiate for salary when they ask what’s the number that I have in mind?

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Do some market research and give those estimates? Sites like Glassdoor may be a bit inflated but that’s at least a starting point. Or flip the script and ask what they have budgeted for the role. But whatever your first ask is, give a range that’s slightly higher than what you’re looking for.

Try not to throw out the first number.

Just respond with a question instead of answering. I like the "what would you offer someone with my skills/training etc." Once you have a number from them it's easier to begin the negotiation process.

Best way to negotiate is to not negotiate for the sake of negotiating... Do your research of what the market averages are for the role and level of seniority you're targeting. Understand what you are able to bring to the table, what sets you apart from the average person looking to do this job, and be ready to articulate that with the HM/recruiter. Use competing offers/interviews as leverage. I have very little respect for people who BS their salary expectations inflating them upwards of 150%+ of what they'd actually be comfortable with, simply for the sake of being able to "meet in the middle" or "leave room for negotiation" - this is more common than you would think, it is easy to spot, and the people who do this just come across as goofs.

don’t negotiate. say that you would like to focus on the job first and learning and then wait for them to say first.

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