Q&A 12 How do you negotiate my salary with confidence?
12.1 Explanation
Negotiation is expected, but many candidates shy away and lose out. With practice, you can frame it respectfully.
12.2 Your AI Assist
💰 “Role-play a salary negotiation where I counter an offer of [X] for [role], aiming for [Y], while staying polite and professional.”
💡 See Hypothetical Example
Scenario:
- Offer: $65,000
- Role: Data Analyst
- Target: $75,000
Role-Play Sample Response:
You:
Thank you so much for the offer. I’m really excited about the opportunity to join the team as a Data Analyst — especially given the company’s focus on data-driven decision-making.Based on my research of market ranges for similar roles, along with the skills I bring in SQL, Python, and data visualization, I was expecting compensation closer to $75,000.
Is there flexibility in the offer to reflect the value I can contribute?
Recruiter/Manager:
I understand. Our initial budget for this role was around $65,000, but we value your experience. Let me take this back to the team.
You:
I appreciate that. I’m confident I can help deliver strong results quickly — and I’d be glad to explore how we can meet somewhere closer to that range.