How to negotiate

Finally, give yourself and the recruiter a timeline. A week is about the maximum this should go on for. Any longer and I find the process grows cold.

8. Gently push back if you feel manipulated and express your feelings and your true value.

7. Negotiate with recruiters. They do this 10x a day and know how the game works, managers often don’t.

6. Be genuinely enthusiastic and passionate about the opportunity and share it. It will reverberate through the decision makers.

5. Know your BATNA (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement) and communicate it with integrity and honesty.

4. Make it a package (It is not X for Y) and communicate all your needs and all your values (what you bring to the table).

3. Do your homework. Know (research) your market price.

2. Take your time. Don’t get pressured into a response

1. Always negotiate in good faith. Never be deceptive. Be Honest.