We all have our ideas of a perfect house, meal, vacation, job and what not? When it comes to applying or jobs we are always keen to apply anywhere that gives us our dream job or something close to that. But the question arises, are our ideas of a perfect job really as convincing as they sound? Do we immediately take the job offer if it is something near to our desired job? The answer is NO. One must not be eager while making any important decision. While the job may sound really amazing to you, it still needs a bit of thinking before you give it a green signal. The article will help you in understanding that how will you negotiate a job offer smartly.

Also, it does not have to be your dream job only that you should negotiate on. Be it any job offer, make sure you choose and make your choices wisely.

What it means?

 First of all everybody needs to know what negotiating a job offer means basically? Job offer is a formal way of calling candidates by offering jobs from a company to them. However, it can be done through phone, mail or meeting or writing to them formally. Afterwards it depends on applicant to accept that offer or not but candidates should negotiate any job offer by thinking on it with every perspective that we will discuss below.

Step 1: Walking Towards Success

It is important to know about your job work and the post that is offered to you. Therefore, ask your manager or the company administration about the job post offered to you plus make sure to get your appointment in writing that should include

  • Salary package details
  • Where is the job located
  • Starting date should be there
  • Bonus details
  • Benefits, paid vocation time and remote working facilities etc should be written in that appointment letter

Afterwards say thank you to the employer for job offer even in case you did not feel suitable for yourself. Say thank you in a generous way instead of showing disappointment. Precisely, the best way to negotiate a job offer is to say thank you but I need some time to think on it. Give yourself some time to think on that job offer so you can decide more wisely plus you can also response officials by asking them to give you some time while you make the decision. It is always a good idea to buy yourself sometime rather than jumping to make decisions.

Talk to the hiring manager about their expectations from you and try to get those all points. In case they want to fill that position urgently then ask for two or more days to think on that. Do not get worried that you will lose that opportunity because it happens rarely but consider yourself lucky enough to gotten such chance. What’s more that you need to do while negotiating any job is to think about your,

  • Potential
  • Capabilities that whether you will meet your needs or aims

Moreover, ask yourself what benefits and disadvantages you will get in that job. You also need to think about three types of needs before negotiating for any job.

  • Individual needs

You should think that whether this job is suitable and reliable one for your personality? Plus will you get adjust in that company? Moreover, would you get motivated while working for that job?

  • Family needs

You also need to think about family that whether this job is compatible according to your family needs and will you capable enough to provide your time to your family as well after accepting that job proposal.

  • Career goals or needs

You also need to imagine your future while working for that company or organization. You need to think whether this job offered to you is safe to do and will provide you any experience, training and motivation or not.

You also need to think about competition level plus salary and benefits for your career. Make sure to research about company before negotiating for job. Furthermore, leverage is an ability to control over a situation so you also need to think on it as well. So keep in mind about strong leverage and weaker leverage before accepting any job opportunity.

Step 2: Negotiating Job Offer

Do contact your hiring manager again and ask him/her for an urgent meeting. Do not precede your negotiating process on phone or mail. Definitely, it is hard to say no so face to face interaction is much better for such things. If you will get idea that job offered to you is not according to your skills and you deserve much better than it can make you decide more perfectly. In front of hiring manager, you can say that I am excited about this offer and I guess we can do good work together but I expect more salary so if it is negotiable then continue it. Furthermore, present yourself as more deserving if you have more abilities and skills. You can also make list of advantages and draw backs as that will help you in finalizing whether that job is perfect for you or not. Do you have any tips in your mind?