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So I just finished a whole interview cycle with a company and they are about to make me an offer. However, I gave my expectations on the "lower end" because I've been passed on in the past by giving out what I really wanted and figured "give a lower number now, then negotiate later".
Any tips or advice? Also, I originally said "market rate" in the first phone screen, and then they asked what I wanted after the on-site interview was done so it's not like I can say "After learning more about the responsibilities of this role..". Or can I?
So I just finished a whole interview cycle with a company and they are about to make me an offer. However, I gave my expectations on the "lower end" because I've been passed on in the past by giving out what I really wanted and figured "give a lower number now, then negotiate later".
Any tips or advice? Also, I originally said "market rate" in the first phone screen, and then they asked what I wanted after the on-site interview was done so it's not like I can say "After learning more about the responsibilities of this role..". Or can I?
Salary is always negotiable, but the employer always has the upper hand. You have one potential employer, they have many potential employees.
Yes, you can negotiate - given you know the range for the position. From personal experience, until the paper offer is made, you can negotiate the compensation - with the range offered for that position, as well as how much of a hike it would be compared to your previous/current position that you are moving from.
How do you know your offer was on the lower end? Was it based on glassdoor / search history for salary comps? Or did you actually ask for the range?
Salary is always negotiable, but the employer always has the upper hand. You have one potential employer, they have many potential employees.
Sure, I get that but I do have one other offer as well (forgot to mention that) so this company has been expediting the process because of that.
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Originally Posted by kach1947
Yes, you can negotiate - given you know the range for the position. From personal experience, until the paper offer is made, you can negotiate the compensation - with the range offered for that position, as well as how much of a hike it would be compared to your previous/current position that you are moving from.
How do you know your offer was on the lower end? Was it based on glassdoor / search history for salary comps? Or did you actually ask for the range?
Yeah, glassdoor and search history, and I'm pretty familiar with the industry range so I went with a "safe" number.
You never know what a company is going to do. My brother said he needed X amount of dollars to take a job, and they offered him significantly more than his bottom line to bring him on board.
You never know what a company is going to do. My brother said he needed X amount of dollars to take a job, and they offered him significantly more than his bottom line to bring him on board.
Be honest and respectful and outline why you want/deserve the salary number you present to them. If they are a respectable company they will at least work with you and not reject you outright for trying to negotiate. I've never had a job offer rescinded due to attempting to negotiate. I have been told no and that their offer is final.
Fact: It depends on how much value you bring to a company as to the opportunity to negotiate a salary, and how many other applicants can bring as much or more to the company as you appear to bring.
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