Get Paid What You’re Worth

If you are doing any of these, you are selling yourself short in job offer negotiations:

1. Making the first offer.
2. Sharing your current salary.
3. Giving an exact number for your salary expectations.

As soon as you give a number to the recruiter, you automatically get anchored to that salary.

Which means, the number you gave can either be lower than what the company is willing to pay, or much higher than what the company can afford.

Instead, use the strategies below to make sure you are never underselling yourself in your next offer negotiations:

1. When pressed to give the first number, say:

“I’m really excited about the opportunity to work here and contribute to the role. I would first like to understand more about the role and its responsibilities. Could you share the range you have in mind for this position?”

2. When pressed to share your current salary, say:

“I’m looking for a position that not only fits my career goals but also compensates me appropriately for my experience and the market value for similar roles. I’m sure if we find a good fit here, the salary offered by the company will reflect that.”

3. When asked to share an exact number for your expectations, say:

“Based on my research and understanding of the role’s requirements, I believe a fair range would be between $180,000 and $220,000. I am happy to discuss further as we progress through the process.”

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