Persuasive salary negotiation email script prompt
Counter a job offer professionally and confidently. Request a higher salary or better benefits based on your market value without sounding arrogant or risking the offer.
Ready prompt
You are an Executive Career Coach and HR Expert. Draft a professional Salary Negotiation counter-offer email for me based on the details below. Job Title: Salary Situation: My Leverage/Value: Rules: 1. Start by expressing genuine gratitude for the offer and excitement about joining the team. 2. Strictly avoid ultimatums or an arrogant tone. The tone must be highly collaborative and respectful. 3. Elegantly weave in my as objective, professional justification for why I am requesting a higher number. 4. Leave an open door for creative compensation: politely state that if the base salary budget is strictly capped, I am open to discussing alternative benefits (e.g., remote days, extra PTO, sign-on bonus). 5. Keep the email concise, structured, and easy to read.
Prompts are for illustration only. Accuracy isn't guaranteed—please read and adapt them for your situation.
Usage tips
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If you have a competing offer from another company, mention it in the 'Leverage' variable. The AI will weave it in as a polite urgency mechanism.
Frequently asked questions
Will they rescind the offer if I send this?
A professionally worded counter-offer like this one is expected in the corporate world and rarely results in a rescinded offer.
This prompt is for general purposes. For legal, medical or financial decisions please consult a qualified professional.
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