“Thank you for offering me the (position) . I’m excited to work with your team. I would like to discuss the base salary before I accept your offer. While your company is my first choice, I’ve received another offer with a higher base salary of (higher $______) .
Is it OK to ask for more money after job offer?
Whether you’re seeking a new job or trying to advance in the one you’ve got, don’t make the mistake of underestimating your value. Remember, it costs companies a lot of money to recruit and retain new talent, so if you’re good at what you do, don’t be afraid to ask for more money.
When to negotiate base salary and benefits package?
When you receive a job offer, the employer will present you with a compensation package that includes a base salary and potentially other benefits. You may choose to negotiate for a better compensation package if you believe that the offer is not in line with your skillset, education, career level or other strengths.
What’s the best way to apply for a new job?
Demonstrate how thankful you are for the new job opportunity. You might want to briefly explain why you’re particularly excited to work for the company. For example, you may want to share your desire to contribute to their sales team, or your passion for their mission. Again, keep this polite but brief.
When to bluff to get a job offer?
Getting a job offer after you’ve been unemployed for a year is different than getting an offer when you’re employed at a tolerable job. Don’t bluff if you are not actually willing to walk away from the job offer. But if you are lucky enough to be considering two job offers, do use that to your advantage.
Is it good news when you get a job offer?
Alison Doyle is the job search expert for The Balance Careers, and one of the industry’s most highly-regarded job search and career experts. A job offer is good news—unless the starting salary is less than you were hoping. When that happens, it can be hard to know what to do next.
