Many people leave money unclaimed because they do not ask.
Direct answer
Negotiate salary after receiving an offer. Thank them, express enthusiasm, state a researched number with reasons and discuss other benefits if they cannot move on pay. Stay polite, calm and flexible.
Scripts
Responding to an offer: "Thank you, I am excited about the role. Based on my research and experience, I was expecting X. Is there flexibility?"
If they cannot move on salary: "Could we look at a sign-on bonus, extra leave or a six-month review?"
If they ask early: "I would like to understand the role first. What range has been budgeted?"
Mistakes
- Accepting immediately.
- Giving an exact current salary where not required.
- Making ultimatums.
Where Teyro fits
Teyro's Negotiation Skills for Beginners course turns this into short lessons you can play in a few minutes a day. It has 50 lessons, and you can start free.
The bottom line
Prepare, ask politely and be ready to trade.
