Rachael Camp, CFP®
Rachael Camp, CFP®

@camp_wealth

13 Tweets 1 reads May 08, 2023
Employees who negotiate their salary earn $1 million more over their career than those who don't.
But only 34% do this.
How to negotiate your income like a pro:
The steps to negotiate w/ a new employer:
1. Data and research.
2. Know your worth.
3. Know your number.
4. Get in the right mindset.
5. Let the employer make the first offer.
6. Follow a script.
7. Know your options.
8. Consider other forms of compensation.
Let's get into it:
/ Prepare /
Never go into a negotiation uninformed.
Use Glassdoor to find the income range for your position.
Network with people in your industry who are 2 steps ahead of you.
But don’t ask “How much do you make?”
Ask, "How much would you expect this role to make?"
/ Know your worth /
Using Glassdoor, dig deeper into the income range for your role with filters related to your:
• Years of experience.
• Education.
• Location.
Factor in unique skills you have that could translate into value for the company.
/ Know two numbers /
Know the lowest salary you would accept and your ideal salary.
When it's your turn to counter their offer, give them a range with your ideal income at the bottom of the range.
So if you'd like to make $80k, use $80-90k as your counter-offer.
/ Get in the right mindset /
You’re not going into battle. You’re going into a collaboration.
Both parties should walk away feeling like they’ve won.
But don’t be afraid of appearing greedy.
The right employer will respect you for vouching for yourself.
/ Let them start /
If the employer asks what you currently make, deflect by asking a question about the role.
(Some states don't allow an employer to ask this)
But always let the employer start the negotiation.
Then you can counter with your prepared income range.
/ Follow a script /
After they make their offer, be sure to:
1. Thank them and show your excitement in working for them.
2. Respond with your prepared income range.
3. Tell them you want to work together to find a number.
Practice this script beforehand to eliminate anxiety.
/ Know your options /
Remember you are interviewing them as a potential employer just like they’re interviewing you.
With any negotiation, you always have 3 options:
1. Accept the offer.
2. Counter.
3. Walk away.
Mentally prepare yourself for any of the three to happen.
/ Consider other forms of compensation. /
Salary is only one part of the equation.
Be sure to also negotiate:
• Paid time off
• Bonuses
• Stock options
• Remote work option
Prioritize the form of payment that is most important to you.
TL; DR
1. Data and research.
2. Know your worth.
3. Know your number.
4. Get in the right mindset.
5. Let the employer make the first offer.
6. Follow a script.
7. Know your options.
8. Consider other forms of compensation.
That's a wrap!
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