📊 Research Market Rates: Know the typical salary range for the position in your location.
💡 Know Your Worth: Understand your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the company.
⚖️ Be Realistic: Set reasonable salary expectations based on market rates and your experience level.
💼 Consider Total Compensation: Evaluate benefits, bonuses, stock options, and other perks, not just the base salary.
🎤 Practice Your Pitch: Be clear, confident, and concise when discussing your compensation expectations.
📑 Be Prepared to Justify: Provide evidence and examples of your achievements and how they add value.
🤝 Stay Professional: Keep the negotiation respectful and positive, focusing on mutual benefit.
🔄 Be Ready to Compromise: Understand what aspects are negotiable and where you can be flexible.
📝 Get It in Writing: Ensure all negotiated terms are documented in the offer letter or contract.
🚪 Know When to Walk Away: If the offer doesn’t meet your minimum requirements, be prepared to decline respectfully.
