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Negotiating Your Salary Package
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Imagine the interview is now over and you just received a positive response from the company. Exciting, isn’t it?

The company then sends you an offer letter mentioning your expected salary which is the most critical aspect that you need to consider.

Would you just agree to whatever package the company offers?

You can actually get your compensation raised by simply asking for it in the right way.

But are you too afraid to speak for what you truly deserve?

This is what most people in tech roles experience.

Negotiating your salary and other components of your job offer is a critical skill.

If you don’t know how to do it, you are not alone. Surprisingly, many senior software engineers are not well equipped in this area and often accept whatever package comes their way.

Let us discuss some techniques you can use to negotiate effectively:

  1. Research the Market: Understand the typical salary range for engineering managers in your area and industry. You can use websites like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and Payscale to get valuable insights into what companies are paying for similar roles.
Steps to negotiate your salary
Steps to negotiate your salary

  1. Know Your Worth: Assess your skills, experience, and achievements to determine your value. Be ready to highlight specific accomplishments that justify your salary expectations.

  2. Practice Negotiation: Role-play negotiation scenarios with a friend or mentor to build your confidence. Practice makes perfect, and it helps you stay calm and assertive during actual negotiations.

  3. Be Ready to Walk Away: Know your bottom line and be prepared to walk away if the offer doesn’t meet your minimum requirements. This shows you’re serious about your worth and won’t settle for less.

Learn the art of negotiation and advanced tricks and tricks with Grokking Tech Salary Negotiations by DesignGurus.io.

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