What’s the best way to negotiate the highest salary the company offers without them talking you down to a lower offer?

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Chances are they're going to take you down to a lower offer, as the highest numbers in the salary range are almost always out of reach. To shoot for the highest salary, be prepared to demonstrate how your experience and education positions you perfectly for the role, and make the case that you can deliver great results. Sell yourself and convince them you're worth it.

Yeah it sucks you have to fight your case! I guess that’s part of the deal

I asked for 10% more, they came back with 3%

Wow isn’t that good of them lol.

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