I received a job offer that I'm excited about, but I'd like to negotiate for better terms. Please help me craft a thoughtful, professional counter-offer response that maintains good relations while advocating for my interests.
MY SITUATION:
- Position offered: [JOB TITLE]
- Company: [COMPANY NAME]
- Original offer: [SALARY, BENEFITS, EQUITY, ETC.]
- Desired terms: [WHAT I'D LIKE TO COUNTER WITH]
- Experience level: [MY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/SENIORITY]
- Key value points: [MY NOTABLE SKILLS/ACHIEVEMENTS]
- Relationship with hiring manager: [RAPPORT ESTABLISHED]
- Timing: [WHEN I RECEIVED OFFER/RESPONSE DEADLINE]
- Priority items: [MOST IMPORTANT ELEMENTS TO NEGOTIATE]
Please help me create:
1. A STRATEGIC APPROACH
* Whether to respond via email or phone
* Timing considerations for my response
* General negotiation strategy based on my situation
* How to frame my counter-offer positively
2. A COMPLETE RESPONSE THAT INCLUDES:
* Enthusiasm for the role and appreciation for the offer
* Professional introduction of my counter-proposal
* Value-based justification for my requests
* Specific counter-offer terms with supporting rationale
* Collaborative language that keeps the conversation open
* Professional closing that maintains the relationship
3. SPECIFIC LANGUAGE AND PHRASING
* Opening lines that set a positive tone
* Transition language into the counter-offer
* Ways to phrase requests confidently but respectfully
* Value statements that justify the counter-offer
* Flexible language that invites discussion
4. NEXT STEPS AND FOLLOW-UP
* How to conclude the response
* Suggestions for follow-up timing if needed
* How to handle potential responses to my counter
I want to come across as professional, reasonable, and enthusiastic about the opportunity while still advocating for fair compensation based on my value and market rates. Please provide both email template and phone call talking points if appropriate.