Negotiating Compensation

You Got the Offer. Now What?

Getting a job offer is exciting. It is also an important moment to slow down, understand what is being offered, and decide whether the opportunity works for you.
Negotiating compensation does not have to be confrontational. The goal is not to "win." It is to understand the opportunity, know your value, and determine whether you and the employer can reach and agreement that works for both of you.

You can be grateful for an opportunity and still advocate for yourself. 

Start with the guide

Using our Negotiating Compensation: Offer Preparation + Conversation Guide to prepare before you respond to an offer.

This guide will help you:

  • Determine your ideal, target, and minimum compensation
  • Evaluate the entire compensation package
  • Decide what matters most to you
  • Know what to say during the conversation
  • Prepare for employer pushback
  • Make sure you have what you need before saying yes
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Watch: Negotiating Compensation with Confidence

Not sure where to start?

Watch this practical session to learn how to research your value, evaluate an offer, respond to salary questions, make a professional counteroffer, and negotiate more than just salary.

Watch the video

Remember This Simple Formula

GRATEFUL - EXCITED - VALUE - ASK - STOP

Thank them for the offer. Express genuine excitement. Briefly explain the value you bring. Make one clear, specific ask.

Then stop and let them respond. 

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