How to Negotiate Salary Offer Letter
A salary negotiation is a response to a salary offer letter issued by the potential employer. A salary negotiation can be written in a letter wherein you showcase your achievements and accomplishments in hopes of negotiating the suggested salary to a higher salary. When writing the salary negotiation letter, ensure that you are only including the accomplishments and achievements that will benefit you in your negotiations, as irrelevant points can appear too demanding or indicate that you have misunderstood the job position requirements.
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Write your name, address and contact information at the top of the letter page.
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Add the name of your employer, his or her title, the name of the business and the business address. This should be written on the left-hand side of the letter, two lines underneath your information.
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Start the letter with "Dear" and the name of your employer. Use the exact name and title of the person who gave you the salary letter.
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Write the first paragraph of the salary negotiation letter. State that you are accepting the employment offer and write a couple of sentences outlining your future contributions to the company. Finish the first paragraph by stating that the terms in the salary employment letter from the employer are acceptable after a couple of minor changes have been implemented.
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Start the second paragraph of the letter, which is the first paragraph of the salary negotiation. Start by stating the area or point you want to negotiate, so the employer understands what you want to discuss and follow the title with your negotiation points. For example, start by writing "Annual Salary" followed by the proposed salary from the employer. In the negotiation section, point out that the average salary for this job is higher based on research (if applicable) and that you suggested a higher salary based on your academic and field experience. Suggest a new salary at the end of the paragraph.
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Write the third paragraph of the letter, which is also a negotiation paragraph. Follow the above example when outlining terms you want to negotiate. Other areas of negotiation can include bonus opportunities, benefits package, relocation conditions or starting date. Write a new paragraph for each of the terms you want to negotiate.
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Conclude the letter by reaffirming your start date and remind the employer that this date is based on the changes and acceptance thereof. Sign the letter "Sincerely" and your first and last name. If possible, add your personal signature in pen after you have printed the letter.
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