Hey ... I was wondering if you guys could share some ideas on how to negotiate a better salary? Should I only talk about that after getting the job offer?
It feels like if I went until the final stage of the selection, knowing the salary, I already lost my chance of negotiating.
I would really appreciate your thoughts on this subject!
In my experience, the first person to throw out the salary range is at a slight disadvantage because the first number thrown out is often used to mentally anchor all future negotiations as a limit. I've navigated this by taking initiative to ask recruiters what range they're offering before they ask me for what I'm seeking, which is usually at the end of the call.
One of my previous employers didn't negotiate at all and stated that at the beginning, along with clear info on how they sourced the numbers for equitable salaries in the area. It was a relief to have the money numbers up front, and to know that if offered I'd receive 80-100% of market value for my role and responsibilities. Made everything much easier and I wish others would consider a similar approach.