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If you are looking at writing a salary negotiation letter, you are now in the negotiation stage- congratulations!. This means you are one step closer to landing your perfect job.
However, make sure to read the salary negotiation tips and salary negotiation pages before moving on to writing a letter.
Many people wonder if it is best to verbally negotiate or to negotiate in writing. There is no right answer. The choice should be based on your preference and comfort level.
Before going into the letter design, please remember to only negotiate those areas that are key to your accepting the job. If not, you may come off as too demanding or high-maintenance and any offer may be removed from the table.
What was an important moment in your salary negotiations?
Paragraph 1
The first paragraph should communicate that you are very interested in the position and are positive that your experience will be a great benefit to the company.
Paragraph 2
In Paragraph 2 : first area of negotiation. State the original offer and your counter-proposal. Make sure to have any back-up information to support your counter-proposal, e.g. the industry average salary. Include how your contribution to the company merits your proposal.
Paragraphs 3 and onward
Each subsequent paragraph will deal with another negotiation item and should follow the same rules as paragraph 2. Remember to only negotiate factors that are key to your accepting or rejecting the offer.
Closing paragraph
Restate the fact that you are looking forward to accepting the job offer based on these negotiation items. Close by asking for a meeting time to discuss the letter.
It is a good idea to weave through the letter points that are acceptable to you. This will make the letter more balanced and positive.
Sample Salary Negotiation Letter
Dear Ms Interviewer,I am very pleased to have received the offer of Financial Marketing Manager with Bank of the World and look forward to accepting it. I am convinced that my 10 years experience in this field will be a great asset for your organization. The terms of the offer are acceptable with a few minor modifications.
Base Salary of $60,000 per year. I have researched the industry norms for the position of Financial Marketing manager and believe a salary of $70,000 is more in-line with the vast experience and knowledge that I would bring to the job.
Benefits package.The benefit package offered by Bank of the World is very generous. I would only ask that the 6 month waiting period be waved.
Vacation. I understand that company policy only allows for 2 weeks vacation, despite industry experience. Would it be possible for me to take another week at my own expense?
The position of financial marketing manager is of great interest to me. I sincerely believe that it corresponds to my professional objectives and that my experience in product launches, I will be able to make a strong contribution to your organization. I welcome the opportunity to discuss these modification with you in the very near future.
Sincerely,
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