13 tips to prepare for salary negotiation Start by evaluating what you have to offer. Research the market average. Prepare your talking points. Schedule a time to discuss. Rehearse with a trusted friend. Be confident. Lead with gratitude. Ask for the top of your range.
Suggest a Specific Amount: Propose a specific salary that you feel is fair and justified. Invite Further Discussion: Show that you are open to negotiation and discussion. Close Professionally: Thank them again and express your hope for a positive response. Dear (Hiring Manager's Name),
I am delighted to accept your offer and look forward to commencing work with your company from {Date}. As we discussed previously, my annual salary will be {salary} and health and insurance benefits will be provided for me and my family from the second month onwards.
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.
Acceptance with gratitude: Dear Hiring Manager's Name, I appreciate the time and effort you have taken to consider my requests and negotiate the offer. I understand the constraints and recognize the value that Company brings to my career. With this in mind, I am pleased to accept the final offer.
I am delighted to accept your offer and look forward to commencing work with your company from {Date}. As we discussed previously, my annual salary will be {salary} and health and insurance benefits will be provided for me and my family from the second month onwards.
Thank you for your offer of Job title at Company name. I am delighted to formally accept the offer, and I am very much looking forward to joining the team. As discussed, my starting salary will be Agreed starting salary, rising to Increased salary following a successful probationary period of 3 months.