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Try, “I’m excited about the role and would love to align on a package that reflects my experience.” Keeps it positive. I have tried this too “Is there flexibility here?” or “Could we explore room for adjustment?”
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Seems simple and like a good starter to a conversation. Thanks
Mentor
I saw one example: “Based on market data and the value I bring, I was hoping we could revisit the offer.”
Love this one!
If the salary is below your walkaway rate (the minimum amount you can take without needing to find another job), you could say something like: "Thank you so much for the offer. I'm really excited about the opportunity. My walkaway rate is x. Would you be able to meet that salary? I would really love the opportunity to work for you, and I can assure you that if we can agree on this, I will exceed your expectations." If the salary is within your range but too low, you could say: "Thank you so much for the offer. I'm really excited about the opportunity. I was really hoping to make x. Would it be possible to meet that salary? I would really love the opportunity to work here, and if we can agree on this, I will exceed your expectations." If you want to make this negotiation even stronger, make a job-matching matrix. It's a document with three columns. The first one lists all the requirements/qualifications for the job. The second column lists the issues that would come up if each requirement weren't met. Finally, the third column lists your relevant experience for each requirement. If you can show in the document how you meet and exceed the job requirements, you have a much better chance of negotiating the salary. When you speak with the hiring manager (ideally on the phone or in an interview), start by expressing your desired salary, and then tell them that you put together this document that shows how you meet and exceed the requirements for the job. After that, you can ask for a higher salary. I hope this helps! You've got this!