How to Write a Good Counteroffer Email - TheJobNetwork

How to Write a Good Counteroffer Email - TheJobNetworkCongrats You got the job and its time for negotiations. You know you have to counter the first offerthats just good business sense. But perhaps youre worried about being too aggressive and possibly losing the opportunity. You shouldnt be. First, do your homework. Some companies are not willing to consider counteroffers. Maybe they have an established salary range that theyve already maxed out for you. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) If youre pressing forward, here are a few tips and strategies to help you get closer to the compensation you want.1. Think before you write.Youre not happy with the compensation package, and they seem open to negotiation. Do some researchfind out what the average salary is for your equivalent lokalitt in that area. See what other commensurate companies are offering in the way of benefits and salary. Consider the whole package, including any relocation cost s, sick days, vacation, family leave, telecommuting, etc.2. Know your value.Do some market research to determine what you should be making, given your skills and experience. Craft your best argument for a higher final offer. Youll want to sell yourself with clear intel and reasons behind you for why you deserve a bump before signing. Look at local salary surveys, calculators, recruiters, colleagues, mentors, even LinkedIn groups and online research.3. Get time on your side.Buy yourself a couple of days to think about the offer. Dont forget to emphasize your enthusiasm about the location so they dont think youve lost interest. Show yourself to be thoughtful, not impulsive or anxious.4. Dont be greedy.Dont ask for more than is reasonable. If you ask for something within modell range, and youre prepared to defend your ask, then dont stand down and cave immediately. Let the process work as it should. And if youre given what you ask, take it. Dont try to then ask for even more.5. Go for itType your counter letter up in a standard business letter format. Put the employers information and your contact information in the header. Address the letter to your employer. Write an intro that emphasizes your interest and provides reasons why youre excited and you think youd be a good fit. Kill them with kindness. Then, in the body, include a short paragraph for every point of the original offer you wish to counter. Make koranvers to have done your homework and include appropriate reasons for why this is deserved. Then write a polite conclusion reemphasizing your keenness on the position and your respect for the company and their process. Offer, if you like, to meet in person to discuss. Sign it Respectfully yours. And wait6. Be ready to walk away.Dont bluff. The last thing you want to do is put a number on the table and have them refuse to negotiate at all. If you say I cant work here for any less than x, and they dont offer you x, then you have to be prepared to turn down th e opportunity. If they are being completely unreasonable (i.e. they dont have an established salary policy and are just playing hardball for no reason), then you might want to do this anyway.7. Be professional.Keep it classy and keep your tone measured and professional. Back up all of your asks with good solid reasons. Say no nicely and learn to hear no without going ballistic. Be as assertive as you need to be without becoming aggressive. Dont be threatening, and dont take things personally. Its business, and a perfectly normal process.8. Listen more than you talk.If your process advances to face-to-face negotiations, pay attention to their body language and yours. Be commanding, but not pugnacious. Keep your mouth shut and be strong. The person who talks first often is the one who walks away from negotiations with the lesser end of the stick. And keep personal sob stories about finances to yourself.9. Get it in writing.If you succeed at getting a higher offer, make sure to get it in writing before you sign anything